School-Age Childcare Program Director - After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Manchester Depot, VT

5d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to support its licensed school-age childcare programs at Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vermont. This is a Site Director–level leadership role in a Vermont DCF-licensed school-age childcare and before/after school program. The director provides leadership, supports site teams, maintains program quality and compliance, and helps ensure safe, engaging environments for children and families.

The role combines leadership and direct work with children. The director supports engaging after-school programming, coaches site staff, helps maintain licensing readiness and required staffing ratios, and builds relationships with families and school partners. Employer-paid childcare is available for eligible school-age children enrolled in the program during the employee’s work hours.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, and scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:25 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $19.00–$21.00 per hour.

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 lift up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Actively engage with children throughout the workday and provide standing, walking, and outdoor supervision.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program during the employee’s work 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
• Education Level: Associate degree