School-Age Childcare Program Director - After School
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 programs at Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, Vermont. This is a Site Director–level leadership role in a Vermont DCF-licensed 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 school-age children. The Director supports after-school programming, coaches site staff, helps maintain licensing readiness and required staffing ratios, supports scheduling and onboarding, and builds relationships with families and school partners. The position is part-time, non-exempt, Monday through Friday from 2:25 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with employer-paid childcare available for eligible school-age children during working 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+ 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 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, supervise outdoors, and actively engage with children throughout the day.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Site Director, Assistant Director, or similar leader in before/after-school programs, school-age childcare, summer camps, VT DCF-licensed programs, 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 support 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 ages 5–12 enrolled in the program during the employee’s working days and hours.
- Telehealth, vision, and 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
