Site Director- Before and After-School

We are seeking a strong, dependable Site Director to lead and take ownership of their own Champions program. As the on-site leader, you are responsible for ensuring your program operates safely, successfully, and in compliance with DHS regulations and Champions policies and procedures.This role requires a hands-on leader who can confidently lead a team, build relationships with families and school partners, and create a safe, engaging environment where children can thrive.Key Responsibilities

• Lead your program and take ownership of daily site operations.
• Ensure the safety and active supervision of all children at all times.
• Maintain compliance with DHS licensing requirements and Champions policies and procedures.
• Lead, coach, and support your team while setting clear expectations and holding staff accountable.
• Maintain required documentation, attendance, ratios, emergency procedures, and licensing records.
• Ensure curriculum, activities, and daily routines are implemented consistently.
• Build positive relationships and communicate professionally with families, school partners, staff, and leadership.
• Respond appropriately to behaviors, incidents, staffing needs, and other program concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and licensing-ready program every day.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children in a childcare, school-age, education, or youth program.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to confidently lead a team and manage the day-to-day needs of a program.
• Understanding of child supervision, behavior management, and safety expectations.
• Ability to follow and uphold DHS regulations, Champions policies, and licensing requirements.
• Reliable, organized, and able to take initiative.
• CPR/First Aid and other required state trainings, or willingness to obtain them.

Be the Leader of Your ProgramThis is more than a childcare position—it is a leadership role. Our Site Directors set the tone for their programs, support their teams, ensure compliance and safety, and create an environment where children, families, and staff feel supported. We are looking for someone who is ready to take ownership, lead with confidence, and make their Champions program

Why Champions:

• Full Time Benefits package at 25 hours a week
• Unlimited access to Mental Health Care
• 6 Paid Federal Holidays annually
• 1 Week paid vacation after 1 year of employment
• Child Care discounts (never pay more than $110 weekly)
• One Fund – assists employees with significant financial hardships
• Assistance with Adoption Services
• Legal Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• CDA - $1500 cost but free to our employees

When you join our team as a Site Director you will:

• Implement Champions curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.

How will you inspire BRILLIANCE? Connect with me today and get create your path for a lifetime!

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate Certification or Previous Childcare Experience
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• Experience working with students in early childhood education settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of curriculum development and behavior management techniques
• Familiarity with special education and early intervention strategies

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21