School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • West Pawlet, VT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a part-time 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 hybrid leadership and hands-on role supports Site Directors and staff while also working directly with children to maintain required staffing ratios. The Director is responsible for program quality, VT DCF regulatory compliance, staffing stability, enrollment health, and smooth daily operations across the assigned sites.

The position follows the school calendar, with an afternoon program schedule of 2:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The pay rate is $22.00 per hour. The Director leads school-based programs, coaches staff, oversees staffing and enrollment, maintains licensing readiness and documentation, and builds relationships with families, school administrators, and community partners.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ school-age children, ages 5–12, enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours they work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care. 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.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Must also have 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.
• 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.
• 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 experience interacting with families and supporting parent engagement.
• Ability to support community outreach initiatives to promote programs and engage prospective families.
• Professionalism, reliability, and punctuality, with enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including bending, stretching, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple sites, solve problems, make operational decisions, and balance program quality, enrollment goals, and staffing needs in a fast-paced environment.

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 required staff-to-child ratios.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and staff coverage planning.
• Manage staffing schedules to maintain compliance 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance, documentation, and reporting.
• Support and develop Site Directors and frontline staff.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children 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 to access earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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