Childcare Site Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Danby, VT

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking an After School Site Director to lead and inspire children during engaging, enriching after-school hours. This is your opportunity to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment where students can learn, build friendships, and grow beyond the classroom, while being part of a dedicated, award-winning team. The role involves planning and leading daily after-school activities, enrichment projects, homework support, and special themed events. The Site Director will create a positive, inclusive environment, supervise and train staff, ensure student safety and compliance with regulations, communicate with families, and support community outreach efforts. The position requires a solution-focused attitude and leadership by example.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18
• Associate’s degree or higher
• At least ten months of direct work experience with school-age children OR Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate OR Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential OR Vermont Program Director Credential OR Vermont Teacher Licensure OR Master’s degree in a youth-related field
• Demonstrated ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that engages and supports children, families, and staff
• Strong leadership skills, including experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff to implement high-quality programming
• Proven ability to plan and lead engaging daily activities, hands-on projects, games, arts & crafts, and themed events
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, state guidelines, and best practices in youth supervision
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with families and supporting parent engagement
• Ability to support community outreach initiatives to promote programs and engage prospective families
• Maintains professionalism, reliability, and punctuality, while modeling enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stretching, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children

Nice To Haves

• Prior Vermont Background Clearance and Training

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily after-school activities, enrichment projects, homework support, and special themed events, including arts & crafts and hands-on learning experiences
• Create a positive, inclusive environment where students feel safe, supported, and engaged after the school day
• Supervise, train, and support after-school staff, including implementing curriculum and enrichment activities to ensure high-quality program delivery
• Ensure student safety and maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school guidelines
• Communicate regularly with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations and program events
• Support community outreach efforts to promote the program and engage prospective families
• Lead by example with enthusiasm, professionalism, positivity, and a solution-focused attitude

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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