Childcare Site Director - After School

After School Site Director

Are you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference? Healthy Kids Programs is seeking an After School Site Director to lead and inspire children during engaging, enriching after-school hours. This is your opportunity to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment where students can learn, build friendships, and grow beyond the classroom, while being part of a dedicated, award-winning team.

Location: Blue Ridge Elementary School in Ararat, VA Hours: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Status: Part-time, non-exempt Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, including 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

Requirements

Qualifications: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age Education and Experience Requirements: Candidate must meet one Virginia-approved qualification pathway:

• Graduate degree in a child-related field (e.g., education, child development, nursing, recreation) with a minimum six (6) months of programmatic experience
• Bachelor's degree or endorsement in a child-related field with a 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

PLUS one of the following:

• 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

Management Requirements:

• Management experience is defined as 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 child care management course covering planning, budgeting, staffing, and monitoring

Employment Screening Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

Part-Time Benefits

• Employer Paid Childcare Available for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• 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

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We're shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at over 150 locations. We're a certified benefit corporation committed to providing accessible, affordable childcare while creating meaningful opportunities for our team.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs

Joining Healthy Kids Programs means becoming part of a supportive, award-winning team where your impact is valued, you can grow professionally, and you get to make a difference in the lives of children every day. We create environments where team members feel empowered, appreciated, and excited to contribute.

This position has the potential to continue beyond summer with a different schedule, offering long-term opportunities for those who want to grow with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.