School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Rutland Town, 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 part-time, non-exempt position 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.

This is a 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 position is responsible for high-quality programming, compliance with Vermont Department for Children and Families (VT DCF) regulations, staffing stability, enrollment, and daily operations across assigned sites.

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

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 that engages and supports 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 to promote programs and engage prospective families.
• Professionalism, reliability, punctuality, 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 from VT 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 maintain compliance and control 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.
• Communicate professionally with families.
• Maintain adherence to VT DCF regulations and Healthy Kids policies.
• Ensure attendance and documentation are accurately entered 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.
• Support and develop Site Directors and frontline staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance, documentation, and reporting.

Benefits

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