School-Age Childcare Program Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Shaftsbury, VT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to support its licensed school-age childcare program at Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vermont. This is a Site Director–level leadership role in a Vermont DCF-licensed school-age childcare and before/after school setting. The director provides leadership, supports site teams, maintains program quality and compliance, and helps ensure safe, engaging environments for children and families. The role combines leadership responsibilities with direct engagement with children.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, and scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:25 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $19.00–$21.00 per hour. Employer-paid childcare is available for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Ability to meet Vermont DCF school-age program leadership requirements.
• Must meet at least one of the following: 10 or more months of experience in school-age childcare or youth programming; Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential; Vermont Program Director Credential; Vermont Teacher Licensure; Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate; or a master’s degree in a youth-related field.
• Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and supervise outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Site Director, Assistant Director, or in a similar leadership role in before/after-school programs, school-age childcare programs, summer camps, Vermont DCF-licensed programs or other regulated childcare settings, youth development, recreation, or school-based programs.
• Prior Vermont background clearance and required trainings; these may be completed after hire for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support engaging after-school programming for school-age children.
• Coach and support site staff in daily program operations.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and structured environments.
• Support compliance with Vermont DCF licensing requirements and Healthy Kids policies.
• Maintain documentation, staff records, and licensing readiness.
• Support follow-up on inspections and corrective actions.
• Provide on-site coverage to maintain required ratios in a school-age childcare program setting.
• Support scheduling, onboarding, and daily staffing needs.
• Build strong relationships with families and school partners.
• Support enrollment and communication efforts.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 during the employee’s work hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay, allowing access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree