Multi-Site Director – After School Childcare Programs
HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS, dorset, vt, United States
Description:
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 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:
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 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.
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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.
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 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:
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 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: />
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.