After School Program Director

Healthy Kids Programs; Dorset (VT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare program provider is seeking a part-time Director to lead the After School Program in Dorset, VT for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will manage operations and ensure compliance while engaging children in fun and educational activities. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a relevant degree and experience working with school-age children. Benefits include employer-paid childcare and health insurance options.

Benefits

Employer-paid childcare

Telehealth Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years old with relevant degree.
• At least ten months of experience with school-age children.
• Medical clearance free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff compliance with state guidelines.
• Direct engaging activities based on curriculum.
• Maintain attendance and registration records.
• Communicate with parents via Playground App.
• Address issues timely with direct report.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Effective communication

Education

BA, BS or associate’s degree

Vermont On-the-Job Training certificate

Vermont Teacher Licensure

Job description

Healthy Kids Programs is on the lookout for a dynamic Director to lead our After School Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

As the Director, you'll be the driving force behind every aspect of the operation of the Healthy Kids Program Site.

Job Details

Job Status: Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt

Location: Dorset Elementary School, Dorset, VT

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Hours: 2:45 pm – 5:30 pm

Job Consists Of

• Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.
• Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands‑on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Also facilitate homework completion.
• Managing Like a Boss: Take charge of essential management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels.
• Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, keeping them informed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues in a timely manner.

Education and Experience

• At least eighteen years old, possess a BA, BS or associate’s degree.
• At least ten months of direct work experience with school‑age children, or
• Vermont On‑the‑Job Training certificate, or
• Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential, or
• Vermont Program Director Credential, or
• Vermont Teacher Licensure, or
• A master’s degree in a youth‑related field.

Qualifications

• Medical clearance: fit for all duties and free of communicable diseases, including TB.
• Warm, friendly, supportive, with exceptional people skills for working with children, parents, and staff. Professional, reliable, and punctual.
• Ability to bend, stretch, lift, carry up to 50 lb, and meet the physical demands of working with energetic children.

Part‑time Benefits

• Employer‑paid childcare for school‑age children (ages 5–13) on days you work.
• Telehealth Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Sick Time Off
• On‑Demand Pay
• Career Development
• Growth Opportunities

Who We Are

Healthy Kids is a certified benefit corporation and one of the fastest‑growing early‑learning, before‑and‑after‑school, and summer camp program providers in the United States, with over 100 locations. Our mission is to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families, while empowering staff to do what they love.

For more about our culture, visit https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

EEO Statement

Healthy Kids is dedicated to building a workforce that supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as required by federal, state, or local laws. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.