School-Age Childcare Program Director - After School
for each section present with real content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Must not include application instructions. Must include only sections with real content.
We need to parse the description.
Key info:
- LOCATION: Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, VT
- HOURS: Monday-Friday, 2:25PM - 5:30PM
- JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt
- PAY: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
- Employer-Paid Childcare Included (described later)
- About The Role: description.
- Why You'll Love This Role: bullet points.
- What You'll Do: list of duties.
- Requirements: bullet list.
- Physical Requirements: bullet list.
- Part-time Benefits: list.
- About Healthy Kids Programs: description.
We need sections: maybe "About the role", "Responsibilities", "Requirements", "Qualifications", "Skills", "Benefits", "Pay", "Schedule". According to instructions: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should include only those sections that have real specific content.
We have location, hours, job status, pay, benefits, about role, why you'll love, what you'll do, requirements, physical requirements, about employer.
We need to map to headings:
- About the role: we have "About The Role" section. Use About the role
then
About the role
thencontent. - Responsibilities: we have "What You'll Do" which includes program leadership, licensing & compliance, staffing & operations, family & community engagement. Could be responsibilities. Use
Responsibilities
with- items.
- Requirements: we have "Requirements" section with bullet list. Use
Requirements
with- .
- Qualifications: maybe we could combine with requirements? But we have also "Physical Requirements". Could be separate "Qualifications"? The instruction says we can use Qualifications heading if we have content. We have "Physical Requirements" which could be under Qualifications or separate. But we have a "Physical Requirements" bullet list. Could make a section "Qualifications" for education/experience etc, and maybe "Physical Requirements" as part of Qualifications? However they said use headings e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we could have Qualifications for education/experience etc, and maybe Skills for certain skills? Not explicitly given. We could put "Physical Requirements" under Qualifications or maybe under Requirements? But we already have Requirements heading for education/experience etc. Physical requirements could be under Qualifications as well. But we need to avoid filler. We have physical requirements content: "Active engagement with children throughout the day; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; Standing, walking, and outdoor supervision". That's substantive. Could be its own section maybe "Physical Requirements" but not in the list of allowed headings. The instruction says use
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Requirements: from "Requirements What We're Looking For": bullet list:
- Must be 18+ years old
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Ability to meet Vermont DCF school-age program leadership requirements
- Must Also Meet ONE Of The Following:
- 10+ months experience in school-age childcare or youth programming
- Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential
- Vermont Program Director Credential
- Vermont Teacher Licensure
- Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate
- Master’s degree in a youth-related field
Also note: "We especially encourage applicants with experience as a Site Director, Assistant Director, or similar leadership role in: Before/after school programs, School-age childcare programs, Summer camp programs (including Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director experience), VT DCF licensed programs or other regulated childcare settings, Youth development, recreation, or school-based programs". Also "Prior Vermont background clearance and required trainings are preferred but may be completed after hire for qualified candidates."
We need to preserve all. We'll structure as
- with items; for the "ONE OF THE following" we can make a sublist or just list as separate items with note.
We'll also include the encouragement and preferred clearance as separate items.
Physical Requirements: bullet list:
- Active engagement with children throughout the day
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Standing, walking, and outdoor supervision
We could put these under Qualifications or maybe under Requirements? Since they are physical requirements, could be under Qualifications. We'll create a
- items; for the "ONE OF" we could have a nested
- .
Now Benefits: list:
- 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
-
Qualifications
and include both education/experience and physical requirements? But we already have Requirements heading for education/experience. Perhaps we can have Qualifications for physical requirements and maybe skills? But we have no explicit skills list. Could combine physical requirements under Qualifications. Thus:Requirements
(education/experience etc)Qualifications
(physical requirements) But we might be creating many thin sections. However we have substantive content for each. Alternatively we could merge physical requirements into Requirements as a sublist. That would keep fewer sections. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to merge. Thus Requirements section will include both the education/experience and physical requirements. We'll list: - Must be 18+ years old - Associate’s degree or higher - Ability to meet Vermont DCF school-age program leadership requirements - Must also meet ONE OF the following: - 10+ months experience in school-age childcare or youth programming - Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential - Vermont Program Director Credential - Vermont Teacher Licensure - Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate - Master’s degree in a youth-related field - Especially encouraged: experience as a Site Director, Assistant Director, or similar leadership role in before/after school programs, school-age childcare programs, summer camp programs (including Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director experience), VT DCF licensed programs or other regulated childcare settings, youth development, recreation, or school-based programs - Prior Vermont background clearance and required trainings are preferred but may be completed after hire for qualified candidates. - Physical requirements: active engagement with children throughout the day; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; standing, walking, and outdoor supervision. We'll format as - items; for the "ONE OF" we could have a nested
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use those as examples. Probably we should stick to those headings. Could we put physical requirements under "Qualifications"? Might be okay. Benefits: we have "Part-time Benefits" list: employer-paid childcare, telehealth, vision, dental, AFLAC supplemental plans, 401(k), paid sick time, on-demand pay, career development. Use
Benefits
. Pay: we have pay range. UsePay
with. Schedule: we have hours and days. Use
Schedule
with. Also we have location and job status maybe could be included in a short
under maybe "About the role" or separate? The instruction says do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Location, hours, job status are minor metadata; we could include them in a short paragraph after the heading maybe under "About the role" or as a separate
before sections. But we need to preserve all substantive information. Location, hours, job status are substantive. We could include them in a
after the heading maybe under a generic "Overview" but not a heading. Since we cannot create a heading for them unless we map to allowed headings. Could we put them under "Schedule"? Schedule already includes hours; location could be separate. Perhaps we can include location and job status in a
under "About the role" or as a separate
before sections. The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can fold location, hours, job status into a short
. Probably best to put them in a
after the opening, before sections. Thus output:
Location: Mettawee Community School in West Pawlet, VT. Hours: Monday‑Friday, 2:25 PM‑5:30 PM. Job status: Part‑time, non‑exempt.
Then sections. Now we need to extract content. About the role: The paragraph after "About The Role": "Healthy Kids Programs is hiring an After School Childcare Program Director to support our licensed school-age childcare programs in West Pawlet, VT. This role functions as a Site Director–level leadership position within a Vermont DCF licensed school-age childcare and before/after school program setting. You will provide leadership, support site teams, maintain program quality and compliance, and ensure safe, engaging environments for children and families. This role is well suited for someone with experience in education, youth development, camps, recreation, childcare, or school-age programming who enjoys both leadership and direct work with children." We'll put that in. Why You'll Love This Role: bullet points: "You will lead school-based programs and directly impact program quality and success", "You will work in a mission-driven organization focused on children and families", "You will have employer-paid childcare available during your work hours", "You will be part of a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and advancement". Could be under a section maybe "Why you'll love this role" but not in allowed headings. Could incorporate into About the role or Responsibilities? Might be better to include as a separate section maybe "About the role" already covers. But we need to preserve all substantive information; we could add a
Why you'll love this role
but not in allowed list. The instruction says usefor section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "e.g." So we could still use other headings if needed. However they say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we can merge the "Why you'll love this role" into About the role or Responsibilities. But it's distinct motivational content. Could be included in About the role as additional paragraph. That would preserve info. Thus About the role paragraph can include the why you'll love points as additional sentences. Now Responsibilities: from "What You'll Do": includes subheadings Program Leadership, Licensing & Compliance, Staffing & Operations, Family & Community Engagement. We'll extract bullet points: - Support engaging after school programming for school-age children - Coach and support Site staff in daily program operations - Maintain safe, inclusive, and structured environments - Support compliance with Vermont DCF licensing requirements and Healthy Kids policies - Maintain documentation, staff records, and licensing readiness - Support follow-up on inspections and corrective actions - Provide on-site coverage to maintain required ratios in a school-age childcare program setting - Support scheduling, onboarding, and daily staffing needs - Build strong relationships with families and school partners - Support enrollment and communication efforts We'll put these as
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Requirements: from "Requirements What We're Looking For": bullet list:
- Must be 18+ years old
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Ability to meet Vermont DCF school-age program leadership requirements
- Must Also Meet ONE Of The Following:
- 10+ months experience in school-age childcare or youth programming
- Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential
- Vermont Program Director Credential
- Vermont Teacher Licensure
- Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate
- Master’s degree in a youth-related field
Also note: "We especially encourage applicants with experience as a Site Director, Assistant Director, or similar leadership role in: Before/after school programs, School-age childcare programs, Summer camp programs (including Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director experience), VT DCF licensed programs or other regulated childcare settings, Youth development, recreation, or school-based programs". Also "Prior Vermont background clearance and required trainings are preferred but may be completed after hire for qualified candidates."
We need to preserve all. We'll structure as