Childcare Director

Description

WHO WE ARE: 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 are looking for someone energetic and passionate about working with kids to join the team as a Childcare Director. As a Childcare Director, you'll lead campers on a journey of fun, friendship, and adventure. For the months leading up to camp launch, you would be responsible for playing a part in licensing and setting up the program for about 10-15 hours per week.

JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

PAY: $20.00 per hour

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Specialist:

• Support the Executive Director in navigating the licensing process leading up to camp launch.
• Provide additional administrative assistance to help set up and establish the program.

Activity Extraordinaire:

• Assist with hands-on activities and exploration!
• Get creative with games, challenges, and scavenger hunts that keep kids on their toes.

Friendship Architect:

• Create a supportive and inclusive environment where campers feel like they belong.
• Encourage teamwork, cooperation, and lots of high-fives!

Master of Fun & Games:

• Organize epic camp-wide events like talent shows, themed parties, and crazy costume contests.
• Show off your arts and crafts skills with DIY projects and creative workshops.

Safety Superhero:

• Keep a watchful eye on campers to ensure their safety during all activities.
• Be prepared to handle any bumps, bruises, or bug bites with a smile and a band-aid.

Camp Enthusiast:

• Lead by example with enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude.

Additionally, you will:

• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies
• Communicate daily with parents and family members via the Playground App.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

All candidates must have the following:

• Be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED, or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity; i.e., A Kentucky Home School certificate; transcript that shows date of graduation; a document verifying graduation from another country; a letter from a Board of Education verifying completion. A Commonwealth Child Care Credential does not meet the requirements for qualifying a director.
• TB Skin Test or Health Professional Statement free from TB.

All candidates must have one of the following options:

• Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and Development
• Associate's degree or higher in a field other than Early Childhood Education and Development, including a degree in pastoral care and counseling. Also, must have 12 hours of child development training (may use TRIS record as proof) OR three years of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school based program following Dept. of Education guidelines, an early childhood development program such as Head Start or a licensed or certified child care program (certified home provider). Also, please note that this requires “verifiable” full time paid experience; i.e. must have written letters from past employers stating that they worked in a full time position directly with children from start date to last date of employment.
• A director’s credential in Early Childhood Development And, must have one year of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school based program following Dept. of Education guidelines, an early childhood development program such as Head Start or a licensed or certified child care program (certified home provider).
• A child development associate (CDA) Also, must have one year of verifiable paid experience working directly with children in a school based program following Dept. of Education guidelines, an early childhood development program such as Head Start or a licensed or certified child care program (certified home provider).
• A high school diploma and must have three years of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in a school based program following Dept. of Education guidelines, an early childhood development program such as Head Start or a licensed or certified child care program (certified home provider). Also, please note that this requires “verifiable” full-time paid experience; i.e. must have written letters from past employers stating that they worked in a full-time position directly with children from start date to last date of employment.

BENEFITS:

• On-Demand Pay
• Telehealth Benefits
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Sick Time Off

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

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