School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Manchester Center, VT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a part-time 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 hybrid leadership and hands-on role involves supporting Site Directors and staff while working directly with children as needed to maintain required staff-to-child ratios. The Director is responsible for program quality, regulatory compliance with Vermont DCF requirements, staffing stability, enrollment, and daily operations across the assigned sites.

The schedule follows the school calendar, with the afternoon program operating from 2:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position pays $22.00 per hour and is part-time and non-exempt. The Director conducts site visits, coaches staff, supports hiring and coverage planning, monitors timecards and payroll accuracy, responds to operational challenges, and helps sustain program enrollment and community relationships. The role also requires accurate program records, current staff credentials and training, and collaboration with internal teams and school partners.

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 focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• 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 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, 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.

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 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 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 strong relationships with school administrators and community partners, and 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.
• 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 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, 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