School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Shaftsbury, VT

2d • 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. The role combines leadership and hands-on work: the Director supports Site Directors and staff while regularly working directly with children to maintain required staffing ratios. The Director is responsible for high-quality programming, compliance with Vermont Department for Children and Families (VT DCF) regulations, staffing stability, enrollment, and daily operations across both locations.

The position follows the school calendar. The afternoon program runs from 2:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $22.00 per hour. The role is part-time and non-exempt. Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in its program during the employee’s working hours.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a growing, mission-driven organization providing Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It is a certified Benefit Corporation and states that its mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least one of the following: 12 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.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff.
• 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 initiatives 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 the physical demands of the role, 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 are 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 on VT DCF inspections.
• Maintain licensing readiness and required documentation.
• Work directly with children at assigned sites as part of required staff-to-child ratios.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and staff coverage planning.
• Manage staffing schedules to ensure compliance while controlling payroll costs.
• Review employee timecards and monitor payroll accuracy.
• Address staff 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 school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program during the employee’s working 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