About the role
Pay: $22.00 to $22.00 per hour
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
Successful Multi-Site Directors consistently:
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
Build strong relationships with school administrators, families, and staff
Support and develop Site Directors and frontline staff to maintain high-quality programs
This Role is Ideal for Someone Who:
Enjoys leading teams and supporting staff development
Is highly organized and comfortable managing multiple sites
Takes ownership of problem-solving and operational decision-making
Communicates clearly with staff, families, and school partners
Can balance program quality, enrollment goals, and staffing needs
Thrives in fast-paced environments where priorities shift quickly
Requirements
Education and Experience
Minimum age of
21
and an
Bachelor’s
degree or higher
Must also have
ONE
of the following credentials or experiences:
At least
twelve
months of direct work experience with school-age children
Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate
Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential
Vermont Program Director Credential
Vermont Teacher Licensure
Master’s degree in a youth-related field
Qualifications
Prior Vermont Background Clearance and Training preferred but not required
Demonstrated ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that engages and supports children, families, and staff
Strong leadership skills, including experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff to implement high-quality programming
Proven ability to plan and lead engaging daily activities, hands-on projects, games, arts & crafts, and themed events
Knowledge of health and safety regulations, state guidelines, and best practices in youth supervision
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with families and supporting parent engagement
Ability to support community outreach initiatives to promote programs and engage prospective families
Maintains professionalism, reliability, and punctuality, while modeling enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stretching, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children
PART-TIME BENEFITS:
Employer-paid childcare
for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
AFLAC supplemental plans
401(k) for eligible employees
Paid sick time
On-demand pay – access earned wages before your scheduled payday for added financial flexibility
Career development and growth opportunities
About Healthy
Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider—we're shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing organizations, we provide Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. As a certified Benefit Corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and our team members.
Learn more about our team and culture:
https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus
Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.