After-School Program Director — Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy-Kids-Extended-Day-Program; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth

Vision and dental coverage

AFLAC supplemental plans

401(k)

Paid sick time

On-demand pay

Career development

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to lead our Vermont school-age childcare program and ensure top-quality, compliant operations. This role focuses on leadership, staff coaching, and maintaining safe, engaging environments for children and families.

You will work within a licensed program setting, overseeing daily activities, staff scheduling, and licensing readiness while partnering with families and school partners to support enrollment and communication

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to meet Vermont DCF school-age program leadership requirements.
• 10+ months 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
• Master’s degree in a youth-related field

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging after school programming for school-age children.
• Coach and support Site staff in daily program operations.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and structured environments.
• Provide on-site coverage to maintain required ratios in a school-age program.
• Support scheduling, onboarding, and daily staffing needs.
• Build strong relationships with families and school partners.
• Support enrollment and communication efforts.

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to lead our Vermont school-age childcare program and ensure top-quality, compliant operations. This role focuses on leadership, staff coaching, and maintaining safe, engaging environments for children and families.

You will work within a licensed program setting, overseeing daily activities, staff scheduling, and licensing readiness while partnering with families and school partners to support enrollment and communication