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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to successfully pass a TB test.
• Ability to complete all required onboarding and state-mandated trainings if not already certified.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Familiarity with Alabama DHR licensing standards.
• Must pass a full background check including fingerprinting and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Arise system is preferred.
• Genuinely passionate about kids — you show up every day ready to make their experience great
• Organized and on top of the details — you don’t let things slip through the cracks
• A natural leader who earns the respect of your team by working hard and treating people well
• A strong communicator with families, school staff, and your supervisor
• Calm, flexible, and resourceful when things don’t go as planned
• Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose driven.
• Motivating, positivity, leadership.
• Empathy, professionalism, G-rated work environment.

Responsibilities

• Run a high-quality, engaging daily program that reflects HKP’s curriculum, values, and standards
• Implement HKP’s 10 Healthy Ways to Engage with Students and daily programming materials consistently
• Create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where every child feels seen, included, and cared for
• Communicate regularly with families; be responsive, warm, and proactive about what’s happening at the site
• Support enrollment by delivering a program that families want to stay in and recommend to others
• Participate in enrollment events and outreach as requested by your supervisor
• Share program observations, family feedback, and any enrollment concerns with your Multi-Site Director
• Supervise and support Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers in their daily work
• Set clear expectations for staff conduct, program delivery, and professionalism; model the standard yourself
• Conduct regular walkthroughs of your site to observe program quality and compliance; provide real-time coaching and feedback to teachers based on what you see
• Communicate scheduling needs and coverage gaps to your Multi-Site Director proactively
• Assist with onboarding new staff at your site; help them get up to speed quickly
• Flag performance concerns or personnel issues to your supervisor promptly and document as appropriate
• Build a team environment where staff feel supported, valued, and connected to the mission
• Schedule staff to ratio — never over or under; right-sizing hours is both a compliance and a budget responsibility
• Review and approve timecards accurately and on time; ensure hours reflect actual time worked
• Monitor payroll costs against budget; flag anomalies and take corrective action when hours exceed plan
• Build schedules with efficiency in mind — minimize unnecessary overtime and maximize coverage with the staff you have
• Communicate schedule changes proactively; keep staff informed and document adjustments
• Use HKP’s payroll and scheduling platforms (e.g., Paylocity) accurately and consistently
• Maintain required staff-to-child ratios at all times; this is non-negotiable
• Take daily attendance accurately; keep records complete, organized, and current
• Ensure the program space is safe, clean, and meets all state licensing requirement
• Verify that all staff working at your site have current required certifications (CPR, first aid, mandated reporter training, etc.)
• Report any health, safety, or compliance concerns to your Multi-Site Director immediately
• Be prepared for unannounced licensing inspections at any time; maintain inspection-ready standards every day
• Maintain an organized inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment at your sit
• Track what you have and what you need; communicate restocking requests to your Multi-Site Director before you run out
• Ensure teachers have the materials they need for daily programming — arts and crafts, activity supplies, academic support resources, and more
• Keep the program space organized and materials properly stored at the end of each day
• Flag any broken, damaged, or missing equipment to your supervisor promptly
• Handle supplies responsibly and model good stewardship of site resources with your team

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities