School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Rutland, VT

3d • 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 is a part-time, non-exempt hybrid leadership and hands-on role. The Director supports Site Directors and staff while regularly working directly with children to maintain required staffing ratios. The role is responsible for program quality, regulatory compliance with Vermont DCF, staffing stability, enrollment, and daily operations across both locations.

The schedule follows the school calendar, with afternoon program hours from 2:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position pays $22.00 per hour. Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in its program during the employee’s working hours.

The Director leads multiple school-based programs, supports staff development, and contributes to program quality, staffing, and enrollment. The role involves balancing direct engagement with children and operational responsibilities, including coaching, staffing, compliance, and program oversight. Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a growing, mission-driven organization offering leadership development and opportunities for advancement.

Healthy Kids Programs provides 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. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Must 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.
• 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 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, while modeling 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 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 from Vermont DCF inspections.
• Maintain licensing readiness and required documentation.
• Work directly with children across 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 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 Vermont 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 hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 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