On-Site Child Care Director

Forest Hills Public School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hills Public School District seeks an On-Site Child Care Director to oversee before and after school programs in Ada, Michigan. The role requires ensuring proper staffing ratios (1:18; 1:10 for younger children), supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with licensing and district procedures.

Daily duties include coordinating activities, safety, and communications with staff and families. The position is full-time with an hourly starting pay of $22.47 and requires at least 60 college

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 60 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university.
• Must have completed at least 12 semester hours in child development, child psychology, or early childhood education; substitutions allowed for 5/6 buildings.
• Must submit Licensing Record Clearance forms.

Responsibilities

• Staff staffing for before and after school programs with a ratio of 1 caregiver to 18 children (1:10 for 3–4 year olds).
• Cover hours for ½ or full days when programs run; ensure 6 hours for a full day.
• Follow licensing and school procedures to safeguard health and safety of children.

Skills

Staff supervision

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

60 semester hours

12 semester hours in child development/early childhood education

Job description

Job Description

On-Site Child Care Director

Reports to: Child Care Director

Pay Grade: Starting at Grade 3, Step 1, $22.47 per hour

Hours/Schedule: Must be present daily for the before care program (7:00 a.m. until the start of school), and for the after-school program (school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.)

Job Summary:Responsible for the planning and implementation of a daily program that will provide children with daily activities and relationships that offer opportunities for the developmental growth of each child in the following areas:

• Physical development, including large and small muscles
• Outdoor play on a daily basis, weather permitting

Qualifications:

• Must have completed at least 60 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university
• Must have completed at least 12 semester hours in child development, child psychology, or early childhood education. Directors at the 5/6 buildings may substitute credit hours in elementary education, physical education or recreation for any of the 12 hours. Credentials are to remain on site and copies are to be placed in their personnel file.
• Must submit completed Licensing Record Clearance forms.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid Training. Training will be provided for childcare staff.
• Must be responsible and able to meet the needs of children

Job Functions:

• Responsible for correct staffing during the before and after school programs using a ratio of 1 caregiver (a person providing direct care, supervision and guidance of a child) to 18 children. Pre-school ratio for 3–4-year-olds is 1:10.
• Staff sites according to needs based on attendance numbers. At times, staff will need to start later or leave earlier when numbers are lower than needed for listed ratios.
• Work, as needed, on non-school days or ½ days, during breaks and on inclement weather/snow days.
• On days when child care is in operation for either ½ or full days, the director is responsible to cover the hours for the ½ day and at least 6 hours for a full day.
• Follow licensing and school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program. These procedures include but are not limited to hand washing, sanitary measures, playground safety rules regarding the use of supplies and equipment.
• Review procedures will all staff members.
• Responsible for all information as required by the office that is necessary for the operation of the program.
• Responsible for equipping the site with appropriate games, puzzles, and activities to fit the number of children and their age groups. Art, music and literature will be incorporated for creative experiences.
• Attend meetings with child care supervisor, office personnel, and other directors.
• Conduct frequent staff meetings with all on-site personnel.
• Directors must conduct and document a staff training meeting prior to the start of the school year program.
• Directors should maintain positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Maintain positive and proactive communication with building principal and office staff, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, and child care staff.
• Communicate effectively with their immediate supervisor and Child Care Supervisor on all staffing issues.
• Responsible for accurate meal and snack ordering and attendance sheets for each day.
• Menu requirements: All staff must be familiar with the correct components for breakfast and/or snacks.
• Tornado and Fire Drills: must be performed and documented four (4) times each school year. Emergency evacuation information must be posted in plain view in each area used by the child care program.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Benefits & Evaluation:In accordance with the Child Care & Pre-school Staff Agreement on evaluation.

Terms of Employment: The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

On-Site Child Care Director

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Job Details

Job ID: 5987268
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

On-Site Child Care Director

Various

Reports to: Child Care Director

Pay Grade: Starting at Grade 3, Step 1, $22.47 per hour

Hours/Schedule: Must be present daily for the before care program (7:0 a.m. until the start of school), and for the after-school program (school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.)

Job Summary:Responsible for the planning and implementation of a daily program that will provide children with daily activities and relationships that offer opportunities for the developmental growth of each child in the following areas:

• Physical development, including large and small muscles
• Social development, including communication skills.
• Emotional development, including positive self-concept.
• Intellectual development.
• Outdoor play on a daily basis, weather permitting

Qualifications:

• Must have completed at least 60 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university
• Must have completed at least 12 semester hours in child development, child psychology, or early childhood education. Directors at the 5/6 buildings may substitute credit hours in elementary education, physical education or recreation for any of the 12 hours. Credentials are to remain on site and copies are to be placed in their personnel file.
• Must submit completed Licensing Record Clearance forms.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid Training. Training will be provided for childcare staff.
• Must be responsible and able to meet the needs of children

Job Functions:

• Responsible for correct staffing during the before and after school programs using a ratio of 1 caregiver (a person providing direct care, supervision and guidance of a child) to 18 children. Pre-school ratio for 3–4-year-olds is 1:10.
• Staff sites according to needs based on attendance numbers. At times, staff will need to start later or leave earlier when numbers are lower than needed for listed ratios.
• Work, as needed, on non-school days or ½ days, during breaks and on inclement weather/snow days.
• On days when child care is in operation for either ½ or full days, the director is responsible to cover the hours for the ½ day and at least 6 hours for a full day.
• Follow licensing and school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program. These procedures include but are not limited to hand washing, sanitary measures, playground safety rules regarding the use of supplies and equipment.
• Review procedures will all staff members.
• Responsible for all information as required by the office that is necessary for the operation of the program.
• Responsible for equipping the site with appropriate games, puzzles, and activities to fit the number of children and their age groups. Art, music and literature will be incorporated for creative experiences.
• Attend meetings with child care supervisor, office personnel, and other directors.
• Conduct frequent staff meetings with all on-site personnel.
• Directors must conduct and document a staff training meeting prior to the start of the school year program.
• Directors should maintain positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Maintain positive and proactive communication with building principal and office staff, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, and child care staff.
• Communicate effectively with their immediate supervisor and Child Care Supervisor on all staffing issues.
• Responsible for accurate meal and snack ordering and attendance sheets for each day.
• Menu requirements: All staff must be familiar with the correct components for breakfast and/or snacks.
• Tornado and Fire Drills: must be performed and documented four (4) times each school year. Emergency evacuation information must be posted in plain view in each area used by the child care program.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Benefits & Evaluation:In accordance with the Child Care & Pre-school Staff Agreement on evaluation.

Terms of Employment: The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.47 Per Hour

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Contact Information

• Jennifer Hall , Supervisor
• Child Care
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]