School-Age Childcare Site Director – Before & After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time 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 program serves children ages 5–12. The schedule follows the school calendar, with morning hours from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and afternoon hours from 3:05 PM to 6:05 PM. Opportunities may be available for either program or both. Pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour, based on education and experience. The role is non-exempt. The Site Director leads program activities and staff, supervises children, maintains safe staffing ratios and behavior management, and oversees daily operations. The director ensures compliance with Pennsylvania DHS/OCDEL school-age regulations, maintains required onsite records, and keeps the program organized and ready for audits. The role also serves as a communication link among families, school administration, and the Healthy Kids main office, using the Playground App. Candidates may qualify through one of several combinations of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and experience working with children under 13. Applicants must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and references, be medically fit for job duties and have a clear TB test, demonstrate leadership and communication skills, and be able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds. Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation providing early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. Its stated mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.
Requirements
- Qualify through one of the stated education-and-experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or human services plus one year working with children under 13; a bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in those fields plus two years of such experience; an associate’s degree in those fields plus three years of such experience; or an associate’s degree including 30 credit hours in those fields plus four years of such experience.
- 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 compliance with Pennsylvania DHS/OCDEL school-age regulations.
- Maintain child and staff files, attendance records, and required documentation onsite.
- Keep the program organized and audit-ready.
- Lead engaging activities, including STEAM, fitness, academics, arts, and homework support.
- Actively supervise children and staff, including playground oversight.
- Maintain safe staff-to-child ratios and strong behavior management.
- Oversee daily attendance, registration, and scheduling.
- Serve as liaison between families, school administration, and the Healthy Kids main office.
- Communicate clearly and professionally using the Playground App.
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on days and during hours the employee is working.
- Telehealth, vision, and 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
