School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs; Shaftsbury (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Childcare

Job summary

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a Multi-Site Childcare Director to oversee after-school programs at two Vermont locations. This hybrid leadership + hands-on role requires working closely with Site Directors, staff, and children to maintain required staff-to-child ratios and high-quality programming.

You will ensure regulatory compliance with VT DCF, manage staffing stability, enrollment health, and smooth daily operations across sites while partnering with HR, Payroll, Registration, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading after-school programs or youth services.
• Experience with VT DCF regulations is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and staffing ratios.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two Vermont after-school programs and ensure high-quality, compliant operations.
• Coach Site Directors and staff; monitor licensing readiness and documentation.
• Lead enrollment growth and family engagement across sites.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and leadership teams.
• Maintain safe, inclusive environments and accurate reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Regulatory compliance

Program oversight

Staff scheduling

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job 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

Enrollment & Community Engagement

• Support enrollment growth and maintain healthy program capacity
• Monitor attendance trends, waitlists, and program demand
• Participate in school community outreach and family engagement
• Build strong relationships with school administrators and community partners
• Maintain professional communication with families

Compliance & Administration

Maintain adherence to VT DCF regulations and Healthy Kids policies

• Ensure attendance and documentation are entered accurately in program systems
• Monitor staff credentials, background checks, and certification renewals
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Registration, and leadership teams
• Utilize Microsoft 365 tools for reporting, communication, and program management

What Success Looks Like

• Maintain safe programs that remain fully compliant with VT DCF regulations
• Manage staffing schedules responsibly while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios
• Support healthy enrollment levels and program growth
• Ensure attendance, documentation, and reporting are accurate and timely