After School Program Director - Dorset

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities.

We’re searching for an energetic and passionate Director to lead our After School Program at Dorset Elementary School in Dorset, VT for the 2025-2026 school year. As the Director, you'll take the lead in overseeing all aspects of the Healthy Kids Program at your site.

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM

PAY: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES:

Ensuring Compliance: Make sure the program and staff follow all relevant state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and the host school’s expectations.

Delivering Fun: Lead engaging, hands-on activities aligned with our Healthy Kids Curriculum—everything from fitness and STEAM to arts, academics, and homework help. Be the hero that makes homework a little less painful!

Managing Operations: Oversee day-to-day management duties like tracking attendance, handling registration, and making sure staffing levels are just right to keep things running smoothly.

Family Engagement: Use the Playground App to keep families informed, connected, and updated with all the latest happenings.

Team Communication: Stay in sync with your direct supervisor through regular check-ins and updates. Working collaboratively ensures we deliver excellent care, maintain a positive team culture, and solve problems proactively.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

To qualify as a Director, you must meet one of the following criteria:

Be at least 18 years old and hold a BA, BS, or Associate’s degree

And have one of the following:

A minimum of 10 months of direct experience with school-age children

A Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate

A Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential

A Vermont Program Director Credential

Vermont Teacher Licensure

A Master’s in a youth-related field

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

You’ve received medical clearance to perform all duties and are free of communicable illnesses (including TB).

You’re upbeat, approachable, and positive—with top-notch people skills that shine when interacting with kids, families, and coworkers. Reliability, professionalism, and punctuality are a must.

Physically, you’re up for the challenge—able to bend, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and stay on the move with energetic children.

PART-TIME PERKS:

Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care

Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us!

Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out.

AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.

401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!

Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first.

On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?

Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!

Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com