School-Age Childcare Site Director – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS•Garrison, IA

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Site Director for its Before & After School Program at Fort Montgomery Elementary School in Fort Montgomery, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program serves school-age children ages 5–12. The part-time, non-exempt position follows the school calendar, with morning hours from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. and afternoon hours from 2:45 to 6:00 p.m.; opportunities may be available for either or both programs. Pay is $17.00–$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 plans and leads hands-on activities across fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support, and manages daily operations such as attendance, registration, scheduling, and staffing. The director communicates with parents and caregivers through the Playground App and works with their direct report to share updates, address concerns, support staff morale, and proactively solve problems. Candidates must meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: an associate degree plus two years of experience working with children under 13, including one year in a supervisory role; two years of college with 18 credits plus the same experience; a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus two years of relevant experience; or a School-Age Child Care Credential or equivalent office-recognized credential plus two years of relevant experience. Candidates must be medically cleared, free of communicable diseases including tuberculosis, dependable and professional, and able to meet the physical demands of working with children, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: an associate degree in any field and two years of experience working with children under 13, including at least one year in a supervisory role; two years of college with 18 credits and the same experience; a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential and two years of relevant experience; or a School-Age Child Care Credential or equivalent office-recognized credential and two years of relevant experience.
Must 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 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.
Communicate clearly and consistently 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 contribute to high-quality care, strong staff morale, and proactive problem-solving.

Benefits

Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours worked.
Telehealth coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
AFLAC supplemental plans.
401(k) for eligible employees.
Paid sick time.
On-demand pay with access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
Career development and growth opportunities.

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