Childcare Site Director - After School-Currier Job

Are 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. This is your opportunity to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment where students can learn, build friendships, and grow beyond the classroom, while being part of a dedicated, award-winning team.

Location: Currier Memorial School in Danby, VT
Hours: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Status: Part-time, non-exempt
Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour, based on experience

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in 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 Responsibilities

Plan and lead daily after-school activities, enrichment projects, homework support, and special themed events, including arts & crafts and hands-on learning experiences
Create a positive, inclusive environment where students feel safe, supported, and engaged after the school day
Supervise, train, and support after-school staff, including implementing curriculum and enrichment activities to ensure high-quality program delivery
Ensure student safety and maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school guidelines
Communicate regularly with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations and program events
Support community outreach efforts to promote the program and engage prospective families
Lead by example with enthusiasm, professionalism, positivity, and a solution-focused attitude

Requirements
Education and Experience

Minimum age of 18 and an Associate’s degree or higher
Must also have ONE of the following credentials or experiences:
At least ten 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, available only on the days 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.

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Day Care Services, Other Benefits