Childcare Regional Director

Description

Healthy Kids Programs is currently looking for a Regional Director for our Before/After School and Summer Programs. The Regional Director will oversee the Healthy Kids Program operation in multiple areas consisting of Before/After School Programs in school buildings and Summer Programs. This role will require travel to multiple locations within the region.

LOCATIONS: Collingswood Early Childhood Center in Collingswood, NJ, Parkview PreSchool in Collingswood, NJ, Quinton Elementary School in Quinton, NJ, Cape May City Elementary School in Cape May, NJ, and Elsinboro Township in Salem, NJ

PAY: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

HOURS: Full Time

REPORTS TO: Associate Executive Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Program Site Staff

JOB CONSISTS OF:

Manage all aspects of Before/After School and Summer Camp Programs with a special focus on:

1. Recruiting, supervising, professionally developing and training a highly qualified staff to deliver a consistent, high-quality service in all sites.
2. Managing an operation that follows New Jersey State Daycare, Before/After school and/or Summer Camp Regulations.

Operating excellent programs that:

1. Follow Healthy Kids Best Practices and Curriculum that serve as the foundation for Healthy Kids “Consistent Excellence” Philosophy.
2. Feature superior classroom management skills and excellent parent communication.
3. Feature a warm, nurturing, positive, safe environment.

• Prevent problems with proactive management and handle those that happen in an effective, positive manner that emphasizes good communication.
• Lead in a positive, upbeat, yet confident style with an emphasis on effective communication and addressing issues head on.
• Monitor and address performance issues in a timely manner so that personnel understand their areas of improvement and have the chance to bring their skills up to our standards of excellence.
• Work with the Senior Regional and Executive Director to constantly improve the program by communicating issues and working on better ways of operating.
• Attend weekly/monthly leadership meetings and Executive staff meetings, via google meets, and in person when need be.
• Clearly, effectively and in a positive manner, communicate organization’s policies, objectives, priorities and budget limitations to area coordinators and site directors.
• Focus on efficiently managing the largest expense – payroll.
• Work closely with the Registration staff to ensure that all students that should be in the program have completed paperwork.
• Work with Marketing to obtain important program information and materials for website, and social media.
• Maintain good working relationships with site hosts including school principals, school administration, school custodial staff, DCF, and Childcare Councils.
• Work towards growing your region and implement new programs as they become available.
• Liaise with other departments, senior management and parents.
• Adhere to and consistently enforce companies’ Code of Conduct, policies & procedures, and New Jersey State guidelines.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of New Jersey State Child Care licensing regulations and compliance standards preferred; ability to quickly learn and apply regulatory requirements across multiple sites required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, including multi-site supervision; at least one (1) year of senior leadership experience within a child care, education, or youth-serving organization preferred.
• Proven experience overseeing staff performance, coaching leaders, and driving operational consistency across multiple locations. 
• Strong administrative and operational management skills within a consumer-driven or service-oriented environment. 
• Experience using HRIS platforms similar to Paylocity, as well as registration and attendance management systems comparable to Playground.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams, with the ability to analyze data, manage reporting, and support cross-functional communication. 
• Exceptional customer service and parent engagement skills, with the ability to manage escalations and foster positive community relationships. 
• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams while promoting a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality programs while effectively managing staffing models, labor budgets, and operational expenses.
• Must successfully pass all required background checks, including fingerprinting and reference verification, in accordance with NJ state requirements.
• Must meet all New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) health requirements and be physically and mentally capable of performing the essential functions of the position. 
• Professional, reliable, and highly organized, with a warm, approachable, and confident leadership presence.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing demands across multiple locations.

BENEFITS:

• Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, on the days you work.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time Off
• On-Demand Pay
• Career Development
• Growth Opportunities

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). Our programs empower working families, create a safe and nurturing environment for childhood development, and ensure that every child has the foundation they need for a bright future. 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.

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com