Childcare Site Director - Summer Camp

Healthy Kids Programs • Manchester Center, VT

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a Summer Camp Director to guide campers through a summer filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable adventures. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and create lifelong memories for children while being part of a supportive, award-winning team. The role involves planning and leading daily camp activities, creating a positive environment, supervising staff, ensuring camper safety, and communicating with families. The position is part-time, non-exempt, with a pay rate of $19.00 – $21.00 per hour, based on experience. A key benefit is employer-paid childcare for the director's own school-age children.

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
• 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 preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily camp activities, games, hands-on projects, and special events, including arts & crafts and themed activities
• Create a positive, inclusive environment where campers feel supported, encouraged, and engaged
• Supervise, train, and support camp staff, including implementing the curriculum to ensure high-quality program delivery
• Ensure camper safety and follow all state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and host school policies
• Communicate daily with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations
• Support community outreach to promote the program and engage prospective families
• Lead by example with enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees