Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
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 Multi-Site Director for our Custer Elementary location in Custer, KY, our Ben Johnson Elementary location in McDaniels, KY and our Irvington Elementary location in Irvington, KY.
JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt
PAY: $20.00 per hour
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.
- Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!
- Managing Like a Boss: Take charge of essential management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly.
- Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Ensure the program maintains open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way.
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
All candidates must have one of the following options:
- Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and Development.
OR
- 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 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.
OR
- 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).
OR
- 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).
OR
- 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.
PART-TIME PERKS:
- Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
- Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us!
- Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out.
- AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
- 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
- Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first.
- On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
- Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
- Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!
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