Childcare Regional Director

Description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

We're hiring a Regional Director to lead our Before/After School and Summer Programs across Southwestern New York.

In this key leadership role, the Regional Director will oversee multiple Healthy Kids Program sites, including school-based Before/After School programs and community-based Summer Programs. The position involves regular travel throughout the region to support and ensure program quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and experienced leader who brings a passion for creating nurturing, child-centered environments. This role blends educational leadership with operational management—including oversight of staffing, enrollment, financial performance, marketing, and overall program administration.

PAY RATE: Base Salary $41,500 (growth opportunities available)

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Program Site Staff

Position Responsibilities: As Regional Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of our Before/After School and Summer Camp Programs, with an emphasis on quality, compliance, and leadership.

Core responsibilities include:

• Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and support a highly qualified team to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across all sites.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all programs operate in full compliance with New York State Daycare, Before/After School, and Summer Camp regulations.
• Program Excellence: Deliver programs aligned with Healthy Kids Best Practices and Curriculum, creating nurturing, safe, and engaging environments for children. Emphasize strong classroom management and exceptional parent communication.
• Leadership & Culture: Lead with positivity and confidence, addressing challenges proactively and fostering a culture of accountability, open communication, and continuous improvement.
• Performance Oversight: Identify and address staff performance issues promptly, providing clear feedback and support for professional growth to uphold standards of excellence.
• Collaboration & Improvement: Partner with the Senior Regional and Executive Director to refine program operations and implement best practices.
• Meetings & Communication: Participate in leadership and executive team meetings (virtually and in person) and communicate organizational goals, policies, and budget guidelines clearly to site leaders.
• Operational Efficiency: Manage payroll responsibly and work closely with the Registration team to ensure all enrolled students have complete documentation.
• Marketing & Promotion: Collaborate with the Marketing team to secure accurate and timely program materials for web and social media platforms.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with school principals, administrators, custodial staff, licensors, and local childcare councils.
• Growth & Expansion: Identify opportunities to expand programs within the region and lead successful implementation of new sites.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments, senior leadership, and families to support overall program success.
• Compliance & Conduct: Uphold and enforce the company’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, and all applicable state regulations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of State Childcare Licensing Regulations is a plus but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, including at least 1 year overseeing staff in a child care setting; experience in business or operational management is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and administrative skills, ideally gained in a customer-focused environment.
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