Multi-Site Director After School Childcare Programs

Locations: Dorset, Manchester Center, and West Pawlet, VT

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:25 PM – 6:00 PM with additional hours for Admin work (up to 30 hours per week)

Pay: $19 - $22/hour 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.

Position Overview

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a results-driven Multi-Site Director to oversee multiple after school childcare programs in Dorset, Manchester Center, and West Pawlet, VT.

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality programming, strong enrollment, staffing stability, payroll oversight, and full regulatory compliance across assigned sites.

The Multi-Site Director supports Site Directors and staff, conducts regular site visits, manages staffing needs, and ensures each program operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with VT Department of Child and Families (VT DCF) regulations.

This position demands excellent organizational abilities, effective leadership, and an active, hands-on approach to supporting staff while ensuring high-quality programs.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Multi-Site Directors consistently:

Maintain secure programs that consistently adhere to VT DCF regulations

Oversee staffing schedules thoughtfully while upholding mandated staff-to-child ratios

Promote steady enrollment and foster program expansion

Guarantee that attendance records, documentation, and reports are accurate and submitted on time

Cultivate positive relationships with school leaders, families, and staff

Guide and mentor Site Directors and frontline staff to sustain top-quality programming

Why You'll Love This Role

Make a Difference

Lead programs that positively impact the lives of children and families while creating safe and engaging environments.

Join a Growing Organization

Healthy Kids Programs continues to expand across multiple states, creating opportunities for professional growth.

Collaborative Team Environment

Work alongside a mission-driven team that values communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Career Development

As our organization grows, so do opportunities for leadership advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Quality

Ensure dynamic programming that aligns with the Healthy Kids Curriculum

Perform routine site visits and offer guidance to Site Directors and staff

Promote safe, welcoming, and stimulating program environments

Assist with corrective action plans and follow-ups from VT DCF inspections

Maintain readiness for licensing and keep all required documentation up to date

Staffing & Operations

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

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, available 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

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. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?

At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

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.