School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Dorset, VT

6d • 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 position that follows the school calendar, with program hours from 2:40 PM to 5:30 PM. Pay is $22.00 per hour.

The role combines leadership and hands-on work: the Director supports Site Directors and staff while also working directly with children as needed to maintain required staffing ratios. The position is responsible for program quality, compliance with Vermont Department for Children and Families (VT DCF) regulations, staffing stability, enrollment, and smooth daily operations across both sites.

The Director leads programming aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, coaches staff, maintains safe and inclusive environments, supports licensing readiness, and helps address inspection findings. Operational duties include staffing and coverage planning, payroll and timecard review, training and credential tracking, enrollment monitoring, family and community engagement, and accurate program documentation. The Director also collaborates with HR, Payroll, Registration, and leadership teams and uses Microsoft 365 tools for reporting, communication, and program management.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in its programs on the days and during the hours the employee works. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation providing Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Must have 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 for children, families, and staff.
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to supervise, train, and mentor 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 youth-supervision best practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including communicating 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 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 as part of required staff-to-child ratios across assigned sites.
• 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.
• 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 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