Childcare Site Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Pawlet, VT

15h • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference? 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. Location: Currier Memorial School in Danby, VT Hours: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Status: Part-time, non-exempt Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour, based on experience Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 and an Associate’s degree or higher
• Must also have ONE of the following credentials or experiences:
• At least ten months of direct work experience with school-age children
• Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate
• Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential
• Vermont Program Director Credential
• Vermont Teacher Licensure
• Master’s degree in a youth-related field

Nice To Haves

• Prior Vermont Background Clearance and Training preferred but not required
• 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

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, available only on the days you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and 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: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree