Program Director

Waitsfield Children’s Center (WCC) is seeking a Program Director to lead our play-based center. We are a licensed childcare center in the heart of the Mad River Valley serving infants through preschool aged children on a year-round basis. We have been serving families in the Mad River Valley and surrounding communities for nearly 50 years and strive to offer a home-like environment, providing personalized care to our youngest population. WCC is a small center and a wonderful place to work, offering a fun environment, exceptional co-workers, and an amazing group of 18 children.

As the Program Director, you will oversee all staff and work closely with your team to ensure the Center operates smoothly for our children, families, and teachers. This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual to lead a small center, or a qualified Teacher Associate or Teacher who is looking to expand their experience, build their leadership capabilities, and make a difference in the community, while continuing to work directly in the classroom. The Program Director is responsible for guiding the Center’s operations, including overseeing licensure and accreditation, staffing, enrollment, developing and maintaining the budget, curriculum, liaising with families and the community, as well as teaching in the classroom. 

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Provide care, protection and education of children
• Lead and guide the mission and philosophy of the Center​
• Maintain and manage Center’s licensing and accreditation
• Ensure fiscally responsible operations of the Center
• Be an advocate for children, teachers and families
• Supervise all staff in the Center
• Foster a collaborative and team-oriented environment

• Qualifies as a Teacher Associate or higher
• At least 3 years experience in the field of Early Education and/or related field
• Completed a Vermont Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Step One (1) Certificate or work toward certification within the first year of employment - WCC will support obtaining necessary credentials

Benefits:

• Competitive pay DOE, and level of education
• Paid Covid Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Paid breaks
• Two weeks paid off during the HUUSD winter holiday break and the April break
• Week of Fourth of July off
• Tuition and Professional Development reimbursement

Health benefits will become a part of the benefits package we offer as we continue to grow