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Healthy Kids Programs · 2 weeks ago

Before and After School Program Director

Cohoes, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$17/hr - $17/hr

2+ years exp

Healthy Kids Programs is a rapidly growing provider of Early Learning and childcare services. The Director will oversee the Before and After School program, ensuring compliance with guidelines while managing staff, activities, and communication with parents.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Ensure that both staff and program adhere to OCFS guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school

Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more

Maintain accurate attendance and registration records, and ensure proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly

Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App

Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise

Qualification

Child DevelopmentSupervisory ExperienceElementary EducationPhysical EducationExceptional People Skills

Required

Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work

A New York State Children's Program Administrator Credential; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work

A School-Age Child Care Credential or another office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work

An Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work

Medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB

Exceptional people skills with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members

Professional, reliable, and always prompt

Ability to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.) to keep up with energetic kiddos