Before and After School Program Director and Lead Teacher

Description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Director to lead our Before and After Care Program at Wiliam E. Cottle Elementary School in Eastchester, NY. As the Director, you'll be the driving force behind every aspect of the operation of the Healthy Kids Program Site.

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: 7am - 9am and 3:15pm - 6:00pm

PAY: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

JOB CONSISTS OF:

• Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.
• Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!
• Managing Like a Boss: Take charge of essential management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly.
• Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

To be qualified as a director, a person must possess either:

• Two 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.

OR

• A 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 another 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.

OR

• An Associate’s 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.

To be qualified as a lead teacher a person must possess either:

• 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to a:

• Child Development Associate Credential;

• Other Office recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period; or

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field

• And Two years of experience related to caring for children

OR

• Child Development Associate Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period
• And one year of experience related to caring for children

OR

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.
• You’re warm, friend