After-School Program Director: Lead Safe, Engaging Kids

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth coverage

Vision & dental benefits

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid sick time

On-demand pay

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to support our licensed school-age childcare programs in West Pawlet, VT. This role functions as a Site Director–level leadership position within a Vermont DCF licensed school-age childcare and before/after school program setting.

You will provide leadership, support site teams, maintain program quality and compliance, and ensure safe, engaging environments for children and families.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to meet Vermont DCF school-age program leadership requirements.
• Must meet ONE of the following: 10+ months experience in school-age childcare or youth programming; Vermont Afterschool Credential; Vermont Program Director Credential; Vermont Teacher Licensure; Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate; Master’s degree in a youth-related field.

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.
• Ensure licensing readiness and compliance with Vermont DCF requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare

Youth development

School-age programming

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Vermont Afterschool Credential

Vermont Teacher Licensure

Vermont Program Director Credential

Master’s degree in a youth-related field

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to support our licensed school-age childcare programs in West Pawlet, VT. This role functions as a Site Director–level leadership position within a Vermont DCF licensed school-age childcare and before/after school program setting.

You will provide leadership, support site teams, maintain program quality and compliance, and ensure safe, engaging environments for children and families.