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 hybrid leadership and hands-on role: the Director supports Site Directors and staff while also regularly working directly with children to maintain required staff-to-child ratios. The role oversees program quality, Vermont Department for Children and Families (VT DCF) regulatory compliance, staffing stability, enrollment, and daily operations across both locations.

The position follows the school calendar. The afternoon program runs from 2:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is part-time and non-exempt, with pay of $22.00 per hour. 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 operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation with a mission to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least one of the following: twelve 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 experience interacting with families and supporting parent engagement.
• Ability to support community outreach to promote programs and engage prospective families.
• Professionalism, reliability, and punctuality, while modeling enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including bending, stretching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.
• Ability to manage multiple sites, solve problems, make operational decisions, communicate clearly, 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 on 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, monitor payroll accuracy, and 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, and 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.
• Support and develop Site Directors and frontline staff to maintain high-quality programs.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program during the days and hours the employee works.
• 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