Childcare Site Director - After School

Location

Meadows of Dan Elementary School in Meadows of Dan, VA

Hours:

2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Status:
Part‑time, non‑exempt
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience

• Plan and lead daily after‑school activities, enrichment projects, homework support, and special themed events, including arts & crafts and hands‑on learning experiences
• Create a positive, inclusive environment where students feel safe, supported, and engaged after the school day
• Supervise, train, and support after‑school staff, implementing curriculum and enrichment activities to ensure high‑quality program delivery
• Ensure student safety and maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school guidelines
• Communicate regularly with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations and program events
• Support community outreach efforts to promote the program and engage prospective families
• Lead by example with enthusiasm, professionalism, positivity, and a solution‑focused attitude

• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age

• Graduate degree in a child‑related field (e.g., education, child development, nursing, recreation) with minimum six (6) months of programmatic experience
• Bachelor’s degree or endorsement in a child‑related field with minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience
• Forty‑eight (48) semester hours or seventy‑two (72) quarter hours from an accredited college or university, including at least twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours in child‑related subjects, and a minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience
• Minimum two (2) years of programmatic experience, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role

• One‑year early childhood certificate consisting of at least thirty (30) semester hours
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent
• Certification from a recognized Montessori organization

• At least six (6) months in an administrative role involving supervising, orienting, training, and scheduling staff, or completion of one of the following: one college‑level business course, ten (10) clock hours of management training, or one childcare management course covering planning, budgeting, staffing, and monitoring

• Must successfully complete all pre‑employment screenings required by Virginia state regulations

• Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

• Employer Paid Childcare – Available for school‑age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work
• Telehealth Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Sick Time Off
• On‑Demand Pay
• Career Development
• Growth Opportunities

Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.