HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS
Childcare Site Director
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Childcare Site Director
Site Director – Part-Time
Location: Hemphill Elementary School, Birmingham, AL
Position: Site Director Status: Part-Time, Non-exempt Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 6:00pm Operation follows school calendar Potential summer hours
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Area Director/Associate Executive Director Direct reports supervision: Site Staff
✨ Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare
Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for your own school-age children during the days and hours you work. Your employer contributions cover the cost—meaning you can focus on work while your child enjoys a safe, structured, and engaging program. No additional childcare arrangements needed.
🌤 About the Role
The Site Director at Healthy Kids Programs is the heart of our after-school experience. You run a high-quality, engaging daily program that keeps kids engaged, families trusting, and your team organized. Your responsibilities include:
- Managing program quality to ensure kids love (and parents trust) the program
- Ensuring staffing is stable and staff feel supported
- Operating safely and fully compliant with all state requirements
- Providing everything the site needs—from resources to a well-run, enjoyable experience
This role demands energy, organization, and passion. You’ll make a real difference for kids every day whether it’s shaping learning experiences or ensuring smooth operations.
📊 What Success Looks Like
- Program Quality: Kids are safe, engaged, and happy daily. Parents consistently keep enrolling.
- Staffing: Fully funded everyday coverage, well-prepared and supported teachers showing up.
- Compliance: Always operating at required staff-to-child ratios. Records accurate and inspection-ready at all times.
- **Inventory:**site well-stocked—no shortages mid-week, teachers have necessary resources every day.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Quality & Enrollment
- Curriculum Delivery: Run an engaging, high-quality program that aligns with HKP’s 10 Healthy Ways to Engage and daily standards.
- Safe & Welcoming Environment: Foster inclusiveness and care so every child feels valued.
- Family Communication: Keep parents warm, proactive, and informed about program details.
- Enrollment Growth: Build a program families love, keep their children in, and recommend to others.
- Outreach: Participate in enrollment events as needed.
- Feedback Loop: Share observations and enrollment performance with your Multi-Site Director.
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2. Staffing – Lead Like a Pro
- Directorial Leadership: Supervise and coach Lead Teachers & Assistant Teachers daily.
- Clear Expectations: Define standard for conduct, program delivery, and professionalism—demonstrating it yourself.
- Walkthroughs: Conduct regular site observations, providing real-time coaching to teachers.
- Coverage: Proactively communicate staffing gaps and workload shifts to your Multi-Site Director.
- Onboarding: Help new staff acclimate quickly with support where needed.
- Handling Concerns: Document and flag any personnel issues or performance drops immediately.
- Team Culture: Build a supported, mission-driven team with aligned values.
3. Payroll & Scheduling Efficiency
- Compliance Driven: Schedule according to required staff-to-child ratios—over- or under-staffing is non-negotiable.
- Time Tracking: Approve accurate and timely timecards that reflect actual hours worked.
- Budget Custody: Keep payroll costs within budget, flagging anomalies and adjusting as needed.
- Logical Scheduling: Minimize overtime, maximize coverage efficiency.
- Communication: Notify staff of schedule changes transparently and document adjustments carefully.
- HR Systems: Use platforms like Paylocity correctly and consistently.
4. Compliance & Safety
- Ratios: Maintain mandated staff-to-child ratios at all times.
- Attendance & Records: Track accurately with current, organized documentation.
- Safety & Cleanliness: Ensure program space meets all licensing standards.
- Staff Certifications: Verify current certifications (CPR, First Aid, mandated reporting, etc.) for all team members.
- Escalate Immediately: Report health, safety, or compliance issues to your supervisor right away.
- Ready for Inspections: Maintain standards for unannounced licensing inspections.
5. Inventory Mastery
- Organized & On-Track: Maintain an inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Restock Alerts: Proactively communicate restocking needs before shortages occur.
- Ready for Teachers: Ensure all necessary materials (arts/crafts, activity supplies) are available daily.
- Responsibility: Keep the program space organized after each day and flag any broken/damaged equipment immediately.
- Resource Stewardship: Lead by example and coach staff in proper use of supplies.
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Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a TB test.
- Ability to complete all required onboarding and state-mandated trainings (if not pre-validated).
- First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain after hire).
- Knowledge of Alabama DHR licensing standards.
- Experience with the Arise system (a plus).
Who You Are
✔ Passionate about kids: Daily focus on great teen experiences. ✔ Creative problem solver: Never runs from challenges or details. ✔ Natural leader: Earns respect through hard work and integrity. ✔ Strong communicator: Bridges staff, families, and supervisors effectively. ✔ Resourceful & Calm: Handles crisis or change with flexibility and resilience.
⚠ Background Checks:
- Full criminal, reference, fingerprinting screening required.
Key HKP Executive Skills (Bringing Your "A Game")
- Purpose-Driven Mindset: Focuses on results—not excuses.
- Relationships & Leadership: Motivating, positive, and consistently professional.
- Professionalism & Empathy: Conveys G-rated culture in every interaction.
perks✨ – Why Choose Healthy Kids?
- Employer-paid childcare for dependent kids during your shifts.
- Health benefits: Telehealth, vision, dental coverage.
- Supplementary insurance: AFLAC plans.
- Financial growth: 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Flexible time-off: Paid sick leave.
- Instant access: On-demand payout options.
- Professional development: Career growth opportunities.
About Healthy Kids Programs
We’re revolutionizing childcare & community. Awarded Incorp 5,000’s fastest-growing company, we run:
- Early Learning Programs
- After-School Programs
- Summer Camps
At 150 locations, we’re not just childcare providers: We’re building the future of early learning bright.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring hiring decisions depend only on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Prohibited from discriminating based on:
- Race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation
- National origin, disability, genetic info
- Pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic
Learn more at: Work with Us @ Healthy Kids Programs
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