School-Age Childcare Program Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Shaftsbury, VT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to support its licensed school-age childcare program 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 responsibilities with direct work with children.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:25 PM to 5:30 PM. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with pay of $19.00–$21.00 per hour. Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare during working hours for employees’ school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in the program.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating opportunities for children, families, and team members. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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 engage actively with children, stand, walk, and provide 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 programs, summer camps, VT DCF-licensed programs 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 setting.
• 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 ages 5–12 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