Assistant Site Director – Before & After School Childcare

Description

Healthy Kids Programs is on the lookout for a dynamic Assistant Site Director to help lead our Before and After School Program for the  school year.

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION:
Frelinghuysen Elementary School in Newton, NJ

PAY: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

SCHEDULE
: SPLIT SHIFT

Morning Program hours vary between 7:30 - 8:30 am

Afternoon Program hours vary between 3:15 - 6:15 pm

Featured Benefit:
Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

• Program Compliance: Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
• Program Leadership: Plan and lead engaging, hands‑on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
• Program Management: Oversee daily operational tasks such as accurate attendance and registration tracking, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Family Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicate regularly with your direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment. Together, you will ensure high-quality care, strong staff morale, and proactive problem‑solving.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must meet ONE of the following qualification options:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to Child Growth and Development, or Teaching Certification from the Department of Education in Elementary Education, Nursery School, Preschool through Third Grade (P–3) or Teacher of the Handicapped. In addition to, six Early Childhood credits and two years of experience working with children.
• Bachelor's Degree in any field other than those listed above. Plus, six Early Childhood credits and four years of experience working with children.
• Head Teacher endorsement from the New Jersey Registry for Childhood Professionals, Professional Impact New Jersey.

• You have medical clearance to perform all job duties and are free from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
• You bring a warm, friendly, and positive attitude, with strong interpersonal skills when working with children, parents, and team members. You are professional, dependable, and punctual.
• You are able to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) 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

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.