Childcare 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 150 locations. 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 are looking for someone energetic and passionate about working with kids to join the team as a Childcare Director. As a Childcare Director, you'll lead campers on a journey of fun, friendship, and adventure. For the months leading up to camp launch, you would be responsible for playing a part in licensing and setting up the program for about 10-15 hours per week.

JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

PAY: $18.50 per hour

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Specialist:

• Support the Executive Director in navigating the licensing process leading up to camp launch.
• Provide additional administrative assistance to help set up and establish the program.

Activity Extraordinaire:

• Assist with hands-on activities and exploration!
• Get creative with games, challenges, and scavenger hunts that keep kids on their toes.

Friendship Architect:

• Create a supportive and inclusive environment where campers feel like they belong.
• Encourage teamwork, cooperation, and lots of high-fives!

Master of Fun & Games:

• Organize epic camp-wide events like talent shows, themed parties, and crazy costume contests.
• Show off your arts and crafts skills with DIY projects and creative workshops.

Safety Superhero:

• Keep a watchful eye on campers to ensure their safety during all activities.
• Be prepared to handle any bumps, bruises, or bug bites with a smile and a band-aid.

Camp Enthusiast:

• Lead by example with enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude.

Additionally, you will:

• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies
• Communicate daily with parents and family members via the Playground App.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

All candidates must have the following:

• Be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED, or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity; i.e., A Kentucky Home School certificate; transcript that shows date of graduation; a document verifying graduation from another country; a letter from a Board of Education verifying completion. A Commonwealth Child Care Credential does not meet the requirements for qualifying a director.
• TB Skin Test or Health Professional Statement free from TB.

All candidates must have one of the following options:

• Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and Development
• Associate's degree or higher in a field other than Early Childhood Education and Development, including a degree in pastoral care and counseling. Also, must have 12 hours of child development training (may use TRIS record as proof) OR three years of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school based program following Dept. of Education guidelines, an early childhood development program such as Head Start or a licensed or certified child care program (certified home provider). Also, please note that this requires “verifiable” full time paid experience; i.e. must have written letters from past employers stating that they worked in a full time position directly with children from start date to last date of employment.
• A director’s credential in Early Childhood Development And, must have one year of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school based program following Dept. of Education guidelines, an early childhood development program such as Head Start or a licensed or certified child care program (certified home provider).
• A child development associate (CDA) Also, must have one year of verifiable paid experience working directly with children in a school based program following Dept. of Education guidelines, an early childhood development program such as Head Start or a licensed or certified child care program (certifie