School-Age Childcare Site Director – Before & After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Site Director for its Before and After School Program at Park Elementary School in Columbia, Pennsylvania, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is part-time and non-exempt, follows the school calendar, and pays $20.00–$22.00 per hour based on education and experience. The program operates from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and from 3:05 PM to 6:05 PM; opportunities may be available to work the morning program, afternoon program, or both. The Site Director leads a safe, organized, engaging school-age program for children ages 5–12. The role includes ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania DHS/OCDEL regulations, maintaining onsite records and documentation, leading activities, supervising children and staff, maintaining staff-to-child ratios, managing daily operations, and communicating with families, school administration, and the Healthy Kids main office. The Playground App is used for communication. Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works, with employer contributions covering the cost of care.
Requirements
- Qualify through one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a human services field, plus 1 year of experience working with children under 13.
- Alternatively, qualify with a bachelor's degree including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a human services field, plus 2 years of experience working with children under 13.
- Alternatively, qualify with an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a human services field, plus 3 years of experience working with children under 13.
- Alternatively, qualify with an associate's degree including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a human services field, plus 4 years of experience working with children under 13.
- Pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
- Be medically fit to perform job duties and have a clear TB test.
- Have strong leadership and communication skills.
- Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with Pennsylvania DHS/OCDEL school-age regulations.
- Maintain child and staff files, attendance records, and required documentation onsite.
- Keep the program organized and ready for audits.
- Lead engaging activities, including STEAM, fitness, academics, arts, and homework support.
- Actively supervise children and staff, including overseeing playground activities.
- Maintain safe staff-to-child ratios and strong behavior management.
- Oversee daily attendance, registration, and scheduling.
- Serve as a liaison between families, school administration, and the Healthy Kids main office.
- Communicate clearly and professionally using the Playground App.
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in the program during the days and hours worked.
- Telehealth coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- AFLAC supplemental plans.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Paid sick time.
- On-demand pay, providing access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
