Before and After School Pre-K 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 Pre-K Program for the 2025-2026 school year. As the Director, you'll be the driving force behind every aspect of the operation of the Healthy Kids Program Site.

LOCATION: Mahopac Falls Academy in Mahopac, NY

PAY: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

HOURS: Monday- Friday, 7:00 - 8:30am and 1:30 - 6:00 pm

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:

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