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 part-time, non-exempt role follows the school calendar, with afternoon program hours from 2:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $22.00 per hour.

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

The Director helps deliver engaging programming aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum; coaches staff; maintains safe, inclusive environments and licensing documentation; supports staffing, scheduling, payroll accuracy, and staff development; and promotes enrollment and positive relationships with families, schools, and community partners. The role also maintains accurate program records, monitors credentials and certifications, collaborates with internal teams, and uses Microsoft 365 for communication, reporting, and program management.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for employees’ school-age children, ages 5–12, enrolled in its programs during the employee’s working hours. The organization describes itself as a growing, mission-driven certified Benefit Corporation providing childcare 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: 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.
• Demonstrated ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that engages and supports children, families, and staff.
• Strong 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 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.

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.
• Regularly 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 while controlling payroll costs.
• Review employee timecards and monitor payroll accuracy.
• Address staffing call-outs and operational challenges as they arise.
• 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 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