School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Manchester, VT

4d • 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. The pay rate is $22.00 per hour.

This is a hybrid leadership and hands-on position. The Director supports Site Directors and staff while also working directly with children as needed to meet required staffing ratios. The role oversees program quality, compliance with Vermont DCF regulations, staffing, enrollment, and daily operations across both locations. It also involves coaching staff, coordinating coverage, maintaining documentation and licensing readiness, supporting enrollment and family engagement, and collaborating with internal teams and community partners.

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

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher.
• In addition to the degree, 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, inclusive environment that engages and supports children, families, and staff.
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to supervise, train, and mentor staff in 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 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 is preferred but not required.
• At least twelve months of direct work experience with school-age children, if not using another listed credential or experience pathway.

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 Vermont 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 while controlling 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 Vermont 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 enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 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, 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