HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS
Childcare Site Director
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Childcare Site Director
Site Director – Hemphill Elementary School
Location: Hemphill Elementary School, Birmingham, AL
Position Overview
Title: Site Director Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM (follows school calendar; summer hours may apply) Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Reports To: Area Director / Associate Executive Director Direct Reports: Site Staff
Featured Benefit
Employer-Paid Childcare
- Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children enrolled in our program during your working hours.
- Employer contributions cover the full cost of care, ensuring a safe, structured, and engaging environment for your child—without external arrangements.
About the Role
The Site Director is the heart of a Healthy Kids Programs location. This role shapes daily operations, fostering a high-quality, engaging program that:
- Delivers exceptional experiences for children
- Ensures trusted, reliable service for families
- Maintains compliance and supports staff growth
Ideal candidates are Energetic, organized, and deeply passionate about impacting children every day through leadership, education, and support.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Site Director ensures:
✅ Program Quality
- Children are engaged, safe, and thriving
- The program reflects HKP’s curriculum standards
- Families consistently re-enroll and recommend the site
✅ Staffing
- The team is fully staffed daily
- Teachers are prepared, supported, and focused on childcare
✅ Compliance
- Staff-to-child standard ratios are maintained at all times
- Records are accurate, up-to-date, and inspection-ready
- Only certified staff (CPR, first aid, etc.) work on-site
✅ Inventory
- Supplies are well-stocked and available to teachers
- Programs run smoothly—nothing runs out mid-week
- Materials are -secured, organized, and properly maintained
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Quality & Enrollment
- Lead a high-quality, culturally-aligned program using HKP’s 10 Healthy Ways to Engage and Daily Programming Tools.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.
- Build strong family relationships: stay receptive, warm, and proactive in communication.
- Promote retention by delivering a program that families want to continue, increasing referrals.
- Represent HKP in enrollment outreach when directed.
- Share program feedback, enrollment data, or concerns with Multi-Site Directors.
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2. Staffing – Supporting & Leading Teachers
- Supervise Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers in program delivery and standards.
- Define expectations for conduct, professionalism, and teaching methods.
- Conduct regular site walkthroughs and provide real-time coaching based on observations.
- Proactively communicate scheduling needs and coverage gaps to your supervisor.
- Assist with new staff onboarding and provide mentorship as needed.
- Address performance concerns and team dynamics promptly and document accordingly.
- Build a positive team culture where staff feel supported, motivated, and aligned with mission.
3. Payroll, Labor & Scheduling Efficiency
- Ensure staffing always meets compliance ratios (budget AND safety).
- Review and approve timecards accurately & on time to match hours worked.
- Monitor payroll vs. budget; resolve discrepancies (overtime, adjustments) proactively.
- Create scheduled spanning efficiency while avoiding unnecessary overtime.
- Communicate changes transparently and document adjustments.
- Train in HKP’s payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity).
4. Compliance – Ratios & Site Safety
- Maintain staff-to-child ratios at all times (standard — non-negotiable).
- Record daily attendance accurately.
- Ensure the program space is safe, clean, and fully compliant with Alabama DHR regulations.
- Confirm all site staff hold valid CPR, first aid, and mandated reporter certifications.
- Immediately report safety/health concerns to Multi-Site Directors.
- Remain inspection-ready at all times.
5. Inventory Management
- Maintain an organized supply log (supplies, materials, equipment).
- Plan restocking proactively before shortages occur.
- Ensure teachers have access to activity materials, arts & crafts, and learning resources.
- Document damaged/broken supplies and escalate to supervisors immediately.
- Model responsible resource stewardship in your approach.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
🔸 High school diploma or equivalent is required. 🔸 Pass a TB test. 🔸 Ability to complete all onboarding trainings (HKP + state mandated). 🔸 Prefer First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain promptly). 🔸 Knowledge of Alabama DHR licensing standards is essential. 🔸 Experience with HRIS systems (Arise system familiarity preferred).
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Who You Are
🔥 Passionate about children — your energy is infectious; you prioritize their well-being. 🧩 Organized leader — you never miss a detail and stay ahead of deadlines. 🏆 Natural motivator — staff trust your guidance and respect your integrity. 📢 Clear, proactive communicator with families, staff, and managers alike. 🛡 Crisis-adaptive — flexible, creative, and calm under pressure. 🔍 Background check test passed (including fingerprinting and reference checks), various clearances mandatory.
**HK Executive Skills
We call them our Three Cs—that’s what sets us apart:
🔵 Command of the Job
- Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose-driven with ownership.
🔵 Connection with Others
- Empathy, positivity, leadership—everyone feels motivated.
🔵 Compliance of Image
- Professional, uplifting environment. Connections’s G-rated attitude.
Benefits
💼 Employer-paid childcare for enrolled children on work days. 💊 Telehealth, vision, dental coverage 💰 AFLAC supplemental plans. 📈 401(k) plan (eligible employees). ⏳ Paid sick leave. ⏰ On-demand pay. 🚀 Career growth opportunities.
About Healthy Kids Programs
Beyond childcare, we’re redefining accessibility and impact for the next generation. One of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing early education organizations, operating at over 150 sites. 🌐 Learn more.
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Culture & Commitment
Healthy Kids Programs is a Certified B Corporation.
- We’re dedicated to providing affordable, ethical care.
- Our team thrives on support, recognition, and purpose.
Diversity & Inclusion
We actively uphold equal opportunity and anti-discrimination policy. Hiring is merit-based, focused on fit, skill, and mission alignment.
From program development to compliance—and everything in between—you’ll leave your mark on our mission. Join us today.
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