School-Age Childcare Site Director – After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Keene, NH

6d • 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 Nelson Elementary School in Nelson, New Hampshire, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program follows the school calendar and runs from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position pays $18.00 per hour.

The Site Director oversees staff and program operations to ensure compliance with state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host-school requirements. The role includes leading hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, supporting children's learning and development, managing attendance and registration records, scheduling, maintaining appropriate staffing, and communicating with families through the Playground App. The Site Director also communicates with their direct report to share updates, address concerns, and help maintain a positive team environment.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for the employee's school-age children, ages 5–12, who are enrolled in the program, on days and during hours the employee works. The company describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation providing Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations, with a mission to make childcare accessible and affordable and create meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

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 the 3 credits through 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 qualification: an associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university 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 Child Development Associate credential from the Council for Professional Recognition; current early childhood, elementary, or special education certification issued by the Department of Education; MACTE-accredited teacher preparation certification in Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, or Elementary I 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 following areas: children with special needs, child growth and development, and curriculum for early childhood education.
• Be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis.
• Have 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 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 operations, 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, support a positive team environment, and help ensure high-quality care, strong staff morale, and proactive problem-solving.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children, ages 5–12, on days and during hours worked.
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay, allowing 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