School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Pawlet, VT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a Multi-Site Childcare Director to oversee after-school programs at Taconic Elementary School in Manchester Center, Vermont, and Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vermont. This part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar, with program hours from 2:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The pay rate is $22.00 per hour.

The role combines leadership with hands-on work: the Director supports Site Directors and staff while regularly working directly with children to maintain required staffing ratios. The position is responsible for program quality, regulatory compliance with Vermont Department for Children and Families (VT DCF) requirements, staffing stability, enrollment, and day-to-day operations across the assigned sites.

The Director leads and coaches Site Directors and staff, supports recruitment and staffing operations, helps maintain enrollment and community relationships, and ensures accurate documentation and reporting. The role requires a person who can manage multiple sites, make operational decisions, communicate effectively with staff, families, schools, and community partners, and balance program quality with staffing and enrollment needs.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for employees’ school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in the program during the employee’s working hours. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation committed to making childcare accessible and affordable.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Must have at least one of the following: twelve 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; or a master’s degree in a youth-related field.
• Demonstrated ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff.
• Strong leadership skills, including experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff to implement high-quality programming.
• Ability to plan and lead engaging daily activities, hands-on projects, games, arts and 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 interacting with families and supporting parent engagement.
• Ability to support community outreach to promote programs and engage prospective families.
• Professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and the ability to model enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including bending, stretching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure engaging programming aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum.
• Conduct regular site visits and coach Site Directors and staff.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and enriching program environments.
• Support corrective action plans and follow-up from VT DCF inspections.
• Maintain licensing readiness and required documentation.
• Work directly with children across assigned sites as needed to meet staff-to-child ratios.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and staff coverage planning.
• Manage staffing schedules to meet compliance requirements while controlling payroll costs.
• Review employee timecards and monitor payroll accuracy.
• Address staffing call-outs and operational challenges.
• Ensure staff training, certifications, and documentation remain current.
• Support enrollment growth and maintain healthy program capacity.
• Monitor attendance trends, waitlists, and program demand.
• Participate in school community outreach and family engagement.
• Build relationships with school administrators and community partners.
• Maintain professional communication with families.
• Maintain adherence to VT DCF regulations and Healthy Kids policies.
• Ensure attendance and documentation are entered accurately in program systems.
• Monitor staff credentials, background checks, and certification renewals.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Registration, and leadership teams.
• Use Microsoft 365 tools for reporting, communication, and program management.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 during the employee’s working days and 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