About the role
Pay: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour
Description LOCATION:
Elsinboro Township School in Salem, NJ
PAY:
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour
SCHEDULE
: Follows the school calendar
Morning Program: 7:00 - 9:00 am
Afternoon Program: 2:45 - 5:45 pm
Opportunities available for morning, afternoon, or both programs.
JOB STATUS:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Do you love working with kids?
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a
Childcare Program Director
for our Before and After School Pre-K Programs at our
Elsinboro Township School
location for the 2026–2027 school year.
Key Success Characteristics:
Loves working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences
Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day
Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence
Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families
Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care
Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare
Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.
Who Thrives in This Role
This position is especially well-suited for:
Parents
seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day
Education majors or future teachers
looking for hands-on experience with children and classroom management
Retirees
who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community
If you enjoy building relationships, supporting student growth, and being part of a mission-driven team, you’ll feel right at home.
What Success Looks Like
Program Quality:
Kids are engaged, safe, and having fun every day; the program reflects Healthy Kids Program’s model and families consistently choose to re-enroll
Staffing:
The site is fully staffed every day; teachers are prepared, supported, and showing up for the kids
Compliance:
The site operates in ratio at all times; records are accurate and current; the program is ready for inspection on any given day
Inventory:
The site is well-stocked with the supplies and materials teachers need; nothing runs out mid-week; restocking happens before it becomes a problem
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or youth program setting
1 year of managerial or supervisory experience
Familiarity with before- and after-school program environments a plus
Knowledge of state childcare licensing or school-age care regulations helpful but not required
Calm, flexible, and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.
Able to pass required background and fingerprint clearances.
Key Healthy Kids Executive Skills — Bringing Your “A-Game” Means You Excel in All Three:
Relationship with your job: Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose driven.
Relationship with others: Motivating, positivity, leadership.
How you handle yourself: Empathy, professionalism, G-rated work environment.
Part-Time Benefits:
Employer-paid childcare
for children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
AFLAC supplemental plans
401(k) for eligible employees
Paid sick time
On-demand pay – access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibility
Career development and growth opportunities
Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?
We are a Certified Benefit Corporation operating before- and after-school care and summer camps in partnership with school districts across 14+ states. Our mission is to give every child access to safe, enriching, high-quality programming — and our people are how that happens.
Learn more about our team and
culture:
https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus
Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.