Childcare Director for After School Program

Company: Healthy Kids Programs
Location: Chaumont
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Healthy Kids is one of the North East's largest providers of Early Learning, Before and After School and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations. We are reinventing accessible and affordable child care for today's families and creating opportunities for caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they're doing it). Join our community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.We are currently hiring for Childcare Director for After School Program, Lyme Central SchoolThe Site Director is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Site.SALARY: $15.50 HOURS: 3-6 LOCATION: Lyme Central SchoolREPORTS TO: Regional Director, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program DIRECT REPORTS: Renee Morin JOB STATUS: Part Time JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for all aspects of the operation of the Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Site. JOB CONSISTS OF: Ensure staff and program complies with OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies and host school policiesDirect hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which include fitness, STEAM, academic, art and other group activities as well as homework completion. Perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration and staffing. Provide continual communication with parents and family members via the Brightwheel App. Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, keeping them abreast of daily occurrences and issues as they arise and in a timely manner, working collaboratively as a team to provide the highest quality of care, a positive working environment and to problem solve proactively. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: To be qualified as a director, a person must possess either:An Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work;orA New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work; or A School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work; orTwo years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work. QUALIFICATIONS:Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR through NYS Office of Children and Family Services.Must be medically fit to perform all job duties, free of communicable disease including TB and provide documentation from a licensed physician within the past year.Warm, friendly, caring, upbeat personality. Exceptional people skills in dealing with young children, parents and staff. Professional, reliable and prompt.Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children's activities.BENEFITS:Flexible schedulingPaid Time OffCareer DevelopmentIn addition, we offer competitive benefits for the majority of our employees including:Paid HolidaysHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term and Long Term Disability Insurance401(k)AFLAC Supplemental PlansJoin us for our Virtual Open Interview Month all August long! Schedule an interview today with the hiring manager by visiting www.healthykidsprograms.com/interview Healthy Kid's is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com

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