About the position
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're on the lookout for a dynamic Director to lead our Before and After School Program at Montague Elementary School in Montague, NJ. As the Director, you'll be the driving force behind every aspect of the operation of the Healthy Kids Program Site.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that both staff and program adhere to OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.
- Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more.
- Manage essential management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels.
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.
- Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to Child Growth and Development; or Teaching Certification from the Department of Education in Elementary Education, Nursery School, Preschool through Third Grade (P-3) or Teacher of the Handicapped, plus six Early Childhood credits and two years of experience working with children.
- Bachelor's Degree in any field other than those listed above, plus six Early Childhood credits and four years of experience working with children.
- Head Teacher endorsement from the New Jersey Registry for Childhood Professionals, Professional Impact New Jersey.
- Medically fit to perform job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.
- Exceptional people skills with children, parents, and team members.
- Ability to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.) and keep up with energetic children.
Benefits
- Telehealth Benefits: Access to virtual care.
- Vision Insurance: Coverage for vision health.
- Dental Insurance: Coverage for dental health.
- AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Additional coverage options.
- 401(k) for eligible employees: Retirement savings plan.
- Paid Sick Time Off: Health comes first.
- On-Demand Pay: Access to earned wages when needed.
- Career Development: Opportunities to enhance skills.
- Growth Opportunities: Potential for career advancement.
