School-Age Childcare Program Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Manchester Center, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to support its licensed school-age childcare programs in West Pawlet, Vermont. This Site Director–level leadership role is based at Mettawee Community School and operates within a Vermont DCF-licensed school-age childcare and before/after-school program setting. 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 with direct work with children and is suited to candidates with backgrounds in education, youth development, camps, recreation, childcare, or school-age programming.

The position is part-time and non-exempt, Monday through Friday from 2:25 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $19.00–$21.00 per hour. Employer-paid childcare is available for employees’ school-age children enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours they work. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable.

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.
• Active engagement with children, including standing, walking, and outdoor supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Site Director, Assistant Director, or similar leader 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 school-age children 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