WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is one of the North East’s largest providers of Early Learning, Before and After School and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations. We are reinventing accessible and affordable child care for today’s families and creating opportunities for caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join our community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

We are currently looking for a Director for our After School Program at Cornish Elementary School in Cornish, NH. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Site.

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

PAY: $16 per hour

JOB CONSISTS OF:

Ensure staff and program complies with OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies

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

Perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Provide continual communication with parents and family members via the Brightwheel App.

Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, keeping them abreast of daily occurrences and issues as they arise and in a timely manner, working collaboratively as a team to provide the highest quality of care, a positive working environment and to problem solve proactively.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

To be qualified as a director, a person must:

(1) Be at least 21 years of age;

(2) Have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSet), or a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC);

(3) Have 3 credits in management or supervision, awarded by an accredited college or university, a minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory or management position in lieu of the 3 credits in management and supervision, or a written plan for completion of 3 credits in management or supervision from an accredited college or university;

(4) Have a minimum of 1500 hours of experience working with children in a licensed childcare program or public or private elementary school;

(5) Have one of the following:

• A minimum of an associate’s degree awarded by an accredited college in related coursework;
• An additional 3000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed child care program or in a public or private elementary school and documentation of a non-expired child development associates (CDA) in center-based programs awarded by the council for professional recognition;
• Current certification in early childhood, elementary, or special education by the Department of Education;

Certification in a teacher preparation program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) in infant and toddler, early childhood, or elementary I, together with 60 credits, awarded by an accredited college or university;

OR

Documentation of 60 credits, of which at least 24 shall be in related coursework, including at least 3 credits in each of the following core knowledge areas: 1. Children with special needs; 2. Child growth and development; and 3. Curriculum for early childhood education;

AND

(6) Be on file with the department as a center director working in that position on or before November 6, 2017.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR through NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

Must be medically fit to perform all job duties, free of communicable disease including TB, and provide documentation from a licensed physician within the past year.

Warm, friendly, caring, upbeat personality. Exceptional people skills in dealing with young children, parents, and staff. Professional, reliable, and prompt.

Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children’s activities.

BENEFITS:

On-Demand Pay

Telehealth Benefits

401(k) for eligible employees

Sick Time Off

Certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance, get in touch for more details.

In addition, we offer competitive benefits for our full-time employees including:

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Plans

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com