School-Age Childcare Program Director - After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Program Director to support its licensed school-age childcare and before/after school program at Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vermont. This is a Site Director-level leadership role focused on leading program operations, supporting site teams, maintaining quality and licensing 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 backgrounds 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 role is part-time, non-exempt, and pays $19.00–$21.00 per hour. Employer-paid childcare is available for eligible school-age children enrolled in the program during the employee’s workdays and work hours.
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.
- Ability to stand, walk, actively engage with children, and supervise outdoors.
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 programs, 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 and staff records and ensure licensing readiness.
- Support follow-up on inspections and corrective actions.
- Provide on-site coverage to maintain required staff-to-child ratios.
- 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 school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program during the employee’s workdays and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
