Multi-Site Childcare Director – After School Programs

Description

Locations: Cambridge, VT and St. Albans, VT

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM with additional hours for Admin work (up to 30 hours per week)
Pay: $20 - $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 Cambridge, VT and St. Albans, 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 role requires strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and a hands-on approach to supporting staff and maintaining high-quality programs.

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

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 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

• 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:

1. At least twelve months of direct work experience with school-age children
2. Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate
3. Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential
4. Vermont Program Director Credential
5. Vermont Teacher Licensure
6. 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
• 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.

Learn more about working with us: 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.