School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

Role summary

School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School is a role at HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS in Manchester, Vermont, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-04. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

Company

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS

Location

Manchester, Vermont, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-09-04

Job description

Description

Program Locations:

Green Ridge Elementary School in Dorset, VT

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 three 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