School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Rutland Town, VT

4d • 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 position combines leadership and direct work with children. The director supports Site Directors and staff while regularly working with children to maintain required staffing ratios. The role is responsible for program quality, Vermont Department for Children and Families (VT DCF) regulatory compliance, staffing stability, enrollment health, and smooth daily operations across both locations.

The director oversees programming aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, coaches staff, supports licensing readiness and inspection follow-up, helps with staffing and payroll processes, monitors enrollment and attendance, engages families and community partners, and collaborates with internal teams. Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for eligible school-age children enrolled in its program during the employee’s working hours.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a growing, mission-driven childcare organization operating Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It is a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• A 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, inclusive environment that engages and supports children, families, and staff.
• Strong leadership skills, including experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff to deliver 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 is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee after-school programs across the two assigned Vermont school locations.
• 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.
• Regularly work directly with children as part of required 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, and communicate professionally 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, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay, providing access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager