Childcare Site Director (Year Round)

Description

Healthy Kids Programs is looking for an energetic and passionate leader to join our team as a Site Director. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of our program, ensuring high-quality care and a positive experience for children, families, and staff.

Location: Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School in Ravenna, OH

• Part-Time | 29–30 hours/week | $20/hour
• Year-Round Position (School-Year After School Programs + Summer Camp)
• Required School-Year On-Site Hours: 2:25 PM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday
• Summer hours will vary between 7am and 5pm based on camp programming hours.

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

• Program Compliance: Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
• Program Leadership: Plan and lead engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
• Program Management: Oversee daily operational tasks such as accurate attendance and registration tracking, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Family Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate regularly with your direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment. Together, you will ensure high-quality care, strong staff morale, and proactive problem-solving.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum age requirement of twenty (20) years
• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent qualifying documentation
• Medically cleared to work with children
• Required Tdap and MMR immunizations, and screened for tuberculosis (TB), which may include testing

Education and Experience

Candidates must meet ONE of the following qualification options:

• An associate degree or higher in child development, early childhood education, or a related field approved by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) from an accredited college, university, or technical college (no minimum experience required)
• A current Prekindergarten Associate License issued by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) (no minimum experience required)
• A current Infant and Toddler or Early Childhood Credential from a program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (no minimum experience required)
• Two years of training that includes at least four courses in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college, university, or technical college (no minimum experience required)
• A current Ohio Administrator Credential approved by ODJFS (no minimum experience required)
• A current Ohio School-Age Administrator Professional Endorsement (for candidates serving only school-age children) (no minimum experience required)
• OCCRRA Career Pathways Level 3 or higher (no minimum experience required)
• OCCRRA Career Pathways Level 2 plus two years of experience working as a childcare staff member in a licensed childcare program
• OCCRRA Career Pathways Level 1 with two years of experience working as a childcare staff member in a licensed childcare program; Career Pathways Level 2 must be achieved within one year
• At least four courses in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college, university, or technical college plus two years of experience working as a childcare staff member in a licensed childcare program
• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition plus two years of experience working as a childcare staff member in a licensed childcare program

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time