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
