Childcare Site Director - After School

DescriptionAre you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference?Healthy Kids Programs is seeking an After School Site Director to lead and inspire children during engaging, enriching after-school hours. In this dynamic role, you’ll create engaging experiences filled with fun, growth, and connection while inspiring children and building meaningful relationships. Join a collaborative, award-winning team where you can make a lasting impact in every season.Location: Fletcher Elementary School in Cambridge, VTHours: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmStatus: Part-time, non-exemptPay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experienceFeatured Benefit: Employer-Paid ChildcareHealthy 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.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and lead daily after-school activities, enrichment projects, homework support, and special themed events, including arts & crafts and hands-on learning experiencesCreate a positive, inclusive environment where students feel safe, supported, and engaged after the school daySupervise, train, and support after-school staff, including implementing curriculum and enrichment activities to ensure high-quality program deliveryEnsure student safety and maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school guidelinesCommunicate regularly with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations and program eventsSupport community outreach efforts to promote the program and engage prospective familiesLead by example with enthusiasm, professionalism, positivity, and a solution-focused attitudeRequirementsEducation and ExperienceMinimum age of 18 and an Associate’s degree or higherMust also have ONE of the following credentials or experiences:At least ten months of direct work experience with school-age childrenVermont On-the-Job Training CertificateVermont Afterschool Professional CredentialVermont Program Director CredentialVermont Teacher LicensureMaster’s degree in a youth-related fieldQualificationsPrior Vermont Background Clearance and Training preferred but not requiredDemonstrated ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that engages and supports children, families, and staffStrong leadership skills, including experience supervising, training, and mentoring staff to implement high-quality programmingProven ability to plan and lead engaging daily activities, hands-on projects, games, arts & crafts, and themed eventsKnowledge of health and safety regulations, state guidelines, and best practices in youth supervisionEffective written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with families and supporting parent engagementAbility to support community outreach initiatives to promote programs and engage prospective familiesMaintains professionalism, reliability, and punctuality, while modeling enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitudeAbility to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stretching, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic childrenPart-time BenefitsEmployer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with usTelehealth, vision, and dental coverageAFLAC supplemental plans401(k) for eligible employeesPaid sick timeOn-demand payCareer development and growth opportunitiesAbout 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/workwithusHealthy 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.