Childcare Multi-Site Director

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 https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Multi-Site Director for our Before and After School Programs in Syracuse, NY.

JOB SUMMARY: As a key member of our team, you'll oversee multiple Healthy Kids Program locations, ensuring smooth operations and top-notch service delivery. You'll provide crucial support to the Site Director, particularly in staff management matters, and step up as the go-to person in charge in the Site Director's absence. Your role involves regular collaboration with staff to make decisions, tackle challenges, and devise strategies with a focus on short-to-medium-term goals.

PAY RATE: $20 per hour

HOURS: Before and After School hours, 25-30 hours per week

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

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: Ensure the program maintains open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Brightwheel 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:

• 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 childcare program or related field of work

or

• 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 childcare 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 childcare 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 childcare program or related field of work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Get ready to ace a background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR through NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• 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, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.
• You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with kids!

PART-TIME PERKS:

• On-Demand Pay: Because why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
• Telehealth Be