School-Age Childcare Site Director – After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Milford, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time, non-exempt School-Age Childcare Site Director for its After School Program at Highbridge Hill Elementary School in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program follows the school calendar and runs from 3:25 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The pay rate is $18.00 per hour.

The Site Director oversees staff and daily program operations, ensuring the program meets state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements. The role involves planning and leading hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, overseeing attendance, registration, scheduling, and staffing, and communicating with families through the Playground App. The Site Director also communicates regularly with their direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment.

The position is suited to someone who enjoys working with children, supporting learning through play, and building relationships with families and teammates. Candidates must meet the stated education and experience qualifications, be medically cleared for the duties, and be able to meet the physical demands of working with children.

Part-time benefits include employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in the program during the employee’s working hours, telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, including a GED, HiSET, or TASC.
• Have 3 college credits in management or supervision from an accredited college or university, or meet this requirement through at least 2 years of supervisory or management experience, or a written plan to complete 3 credits in management or supervision at an accredited college or university.
• Have at least 1,500 hours of experience working with children in a licensed childcare program or public or private elementary school.
• Meet at least one additional education and experience qualification: an associate degree or higher with coursework related to early childhood education or a related field; an additional 3,000 hours working with children in a licensed childcare program or public or private elementary school plus a current center-based CDA credential; current early childhood, elementary, or special education certification issued by a Department of Education; a qualifying MACTE-accredited Montessori teacher-preparation certification plus 60 college credits; or documentation of 60 college credits including at least 24 related coursework credits and at least 3 credits in each of the listed core knowledge areas.
• Be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis.
• Demonstrate a positive, friendly demeanor and strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with children, parents, and team members.
• Be dependable, punctual, and professional in conduct and appearance.
• Be able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds and meet the physical demands of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
• Plan and lead engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
• Oversee daily operational tasks, including accurate attendance and registration tracking, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
• Communicate regularly with the direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment.
• Help ensure high-quality care, strong staff morale, and proactive problem-solving.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED