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Childcare Site Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Virginia, Virginia • 3w ago

Mount Airy, VA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5135+Ararat+Highway+Mount+Airy+VA+USA+27030)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

LOCATION:Blue Ridge Elementary School in Ararat, VA

PAY:$18.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on experience

Schedule:Follows the school calendar

Afternoon Program:3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

JOB STATUS:Part-time, non-exempt

Do you love working with kids?

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring aChildcare Site Directorfor our After School Programs atBlue Ridge Elementary School in Ararat, VAfor the 2026-2027 school year.

Key Success Characteristics:

Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences

Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day

Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence

Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families

Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care

Who Thrives in This Role

This position is especially well-suited for:

Parentsseeking a schedule that aligns with the school day

Education majors or future teacherslooking for hands-on experience with children and classroom management

Retireeswho enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community

If you enjoy building relationships, supporting student growth, and being part of a mission-driven team, you'll feel right at home.

Position Responsibilities

Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework completion.

Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program.

Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.

Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age

Education and Experience Requirements:

Candidate must meetone Virginia-approved qualification pathway:

Graduate degree in a child-related field (e.g., education, child development, nursing, recreation) with a minimum six (6) months of programmatic experience

Bachelor's degree or endorsement in a child-related field with a minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience

Forty-eight (48) semester hours or seventy-two (72) quarter hours from an accredited college or university, including at least twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours in child-related subjects, and a minimum one (1) year of programmatic experience

Minimum two (2) years of programmatic experience, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role

PLUS one of the following:

One-year early childhood certificate consisting of at least thirty (30) semester hours

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent

Certification from a recognized Montessori organization

Management Requirements:

Management experience is defined as at least six (6) months in an administrative role involving supervising, orienting, training, and scheduling staff,ORcompletion of one of the following: one college-level business course, ten (10) clock hours of management training, or one child care management course covering planning, budgeting, staffing, and monitoring

Employment Screening Requirements:

Must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings required by Virginia state regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

Employer-paid childcarefor 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

On-demand pay - access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibility

Career development and growth opportunities

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider-we're shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations, we provide Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. As a certified Benefit Corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and our team members.

Learn more about our team and culture:https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus

Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Salary Description

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

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