School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Shaftsbury, 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 role follows the school calendar, with program hours from 2:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position combines leadership and hands-on work: the director supports Site Directors and staff while regularly working directly with children to meet required staffing ratios.

The director is responsible for program quality, regulatory compliance with Vermont Department for Children and Families (VT DCF) requirements, staffing stability, enrollment, and daily operations across both sites. The role includes coaching staff, supporting recruitment and scheduling, maintaining licensing documentation, monitoring attendance and enrollment, engaging families and school communities, and collaborating with internal teams. Microsoft 365 tools are used for reporting, communication, and program management.

The position suits someone who enjoys developing teams, managing multiple sites, making operational decisions, communicating with families and school partners, and balancing program quality with enrollment and staffing needs. The role requires the ability to meet physical demands that include bending, stretching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.

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, 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, including interacting with families and supporting parent engagement.
• Ability to support community outreach 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 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 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 after VT DCF inspections.
• Maintain licensing readiness and required documentation.
• Work directly with children as part of required staff-to-child ratios across assigned sites.
• 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.
• 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 days and hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay with access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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