School-Age Childcare Program Director - After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Shaftsbury, VT

2d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to support its licensed school-age childcare and before/after school program at Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vermont. This Site Director–level leadership role involves supporting site teams, maintaining program quality and compliance, and ensuring safe, engaging environments for children and families. The position combines leadership with direct work with children and is suited to candidates with experience in education, youth development, camps, recreation, childcare, or school-age programming.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:25 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with pay of $19.00–$21.00 per hour. Employer-paid childcare is available for the employee’s school-age children enrolled in the program during the days and hours worked.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Ability to meet Vermont DCF school-age program leadership requirements.
• Must meet at least one of the following: 10 or more months of experience in school-age childcare or youth programming; Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential; Vermont Program Director Credential; Vermont Teacher Licensure; Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate; or a master’s degree in a youth-related field.
• Ability to actively engage with children, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform standing, walking, and outdoor supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Site Director, Assistant Director, or in a similar leadership role in before/after-school programs, school-age childcare, summer camps, Vermont DCF-licensed or other regulated childcare settings, youth development, recreation, or school-based programs.
• Prior Vermont background clearance and required trainings; these may be completed after hire for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support engaging after-school programming for school-age children.
• Coach and support site staff in daily program operations.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and structured environments.
• Support compliance with Vermont DCF licensing requirements and Healthy Kids policies.
• Maintain documentation, staff records, and licensing readiness.
• Support follow-up on inspections and corrective actions.
• Provide on-site coverage to maintain required ratios in a school-age childcare program.
• Support scheduling, onboarding, and daily staffing needs.
• Build strong relationships with families and school partners.
• Support enrollment and communication efforts.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children during workdays and work hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand access to earned wages before payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree