Area Director, School-Age Programs

Description

Job Type: Part-time (under 30 hours per week)

Locations: Harrodsburg, Payneville, and Ekron, KY — multiple school sites (travel required between locations)

Are you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference?

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking an Area Director to lead and inspire children and staff across multiple before and after school program locations and seasonal summer camp programming. This is your opportunity to create safe, fun, and supportive environments where students can learn, build friendships, and grow beyond the classroom—while being part of a dedicated, award-winning team.

This role requires flexibility, strong leadership, and reliability, as you will oversee programming at multiple sites and support summer camp operations. Travel between locations is required.

Status: Part-time, non-exempt

Pay: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour

Schedule & Hours

• Approximately 20 hours per week in program (on-site)
• Approximately 10 hours per week of administrative work
• Total weekly hours: under 30
  
  

Program Hours May Include

• Morning: 6:30 am – 7:30 am (before school program)
• Afternoon: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm (after school program)
• Additional hours may be required during summer camp operations
  
  

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, allowing you to focus on your role while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support multiple Before and After school program sites across locations, along with summer camp operations
• Plan and guide implementation of daily activities, enrichment, and homework support
• Ensure all sites maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
• Supervise, coach, and support site staff to ensure high-quality program delivery
• Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations, company policies, and school guidelines across all locations
• Communicate with families using the Playground App and assist with program events
• Support enrollment growth and community outreach initiatives
• Complete administrative responsibilities including scheduling, reporting, and program coordination
• Travel between assigned sites to provide in-person leadership and support
  
  

Requirements

Transportation & Travel:

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Must be able and willing to travel between multiple program locations
  
  

Education And Experience

All candidates must have the following:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent documentation from a recognized educational institution, such as:
• Kentucky Home School Certificate
• Transcript showing date of graduation
• Verification of graduation from another country
• Letter from a Board of Education confirming completion Note: A Commonwealth Child Care Credential does not meet director qualification requirements.
• TB Skin Test or Health Professional Statement free from TB.
  

Candidates Must Meet One Of The Following

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and Development.
• Associate’s degree or higher in another field (including pastoral care and counseling), plus either:
• 12 hours of child development training (TRIS record accepted), or
• Three years of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school-based program following Department of Education guidelines, an early childhood development program (e.g., Head Start), or a licensed/certified childcare program (including certified home providers).
• Experience must be documented by written letters from previous employers showing full-time employment dates
• Director’s Credential in Early Childhood Development, plus one year of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school-based program, Head Start, or a licensed/certified childcare program (including certified home providers).
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, plus one year of verifiable paid experience working directly with children in a school-based program, Head Start, or a licensed/certified childcare program (including certified home providers).
• High school diploma, plus three years of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school-based program, Head Start, or a licensed/certified childcare program (including certified home providers).
  

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
• On-demand pay
• 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. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?

At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

Learn more about working with us: 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.