School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

Healthy-Kids-Extended-Day-Program; Dorset (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Childcare

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs seeks a Multi-Site Childcare Director to oversee after-school programs at two Vermont locations. This hybrid leadership + hands-on role involves supporting Site Directors, working with children to maintain staffing ratios, and ensuring high-quality programming with regulatory compliance.

You will oversee staffing, enrollment, and daily operations across sites, with a focus on program quality, compliance with VT DCF, and smooth operations while advancing staff development

Qualifications

• Experience leading after-school or youth programs (preferred).
• Knowledge of VT DCF regulations or licensing is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engaging programming across sites and alignment with Healthy Kids Curriculum.
• Conduct regular site visits and coach Site Directors and staff.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and enriching environments; ensure licensing readiness.

Job description

Description

Program Locations:

• Taconic Elementary School in Manchester Center, VT
• Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, VT

PAY: $22.00 per hour

SCHEDULE: Follows the school calendar

Afternoon Program: 2:40PM - 5:30PM

JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

About the Role

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a Multi-Site Childcare Director to oversee after school programs across two Vermont locations.

This is a hybrid leadership + hands-on role, meaning you will both support Site Directors and staff and regularly work directly with children to maintain required staffing ratios.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring high-quality programming, regulatory compliance (VT DCF), staffing stability, enrollment health, and smooth daily operations across all sites.

Why You'll Love This Role

• You will lead multiple school-based programs and play a key role in shaping program quality, staffing stability, and enrollment success across your sites.
• This role offers a balance of hands-on engagement with children and meaningful operational responsibility, including staffing, compliance, and program oversight.
• You will have real influence over how programs run day to day, while also supporting Site Directors and staff in their growth and success.
• You will join a growing organization that values leadership development and provides clear pathways for advancement.
• You will be part of a mission-driven team that understands the realities of childcare work and supports its staff with practical benefits, including employer-paid childcare during working hours.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Quality

• Ensure engaging programming aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum
• Conduct regular site visits and provide coaching to Site Directors and staff
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and enriching program environments
• Support corrective action plans and follow-up from VT DCF inspections
• Maintain licensing readiness and required documentation

Staffing & Operations

• Regularly work directly with children in program as part of required staff-to-child ratios across assigned sites
• Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and staff coverage planning
• Manage staffing schedules to ensure compliance while controlling payroll costs
• Review employee timecards and monitor payroll accuracy
• Address staffing call-outs and operational challenges as they arise
• Ensure staff training, certifications, and documentation remain current