Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Region

Description

Reports To: COO

Direct Reports: Regional Directors and School Age Program Staff
Territory: Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Year-Round
Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000 per year

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children enrolled in our 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.

Position Overview

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead and grow our Mid-Atlantic Territory (which includes Pennsylvania and New Jersey).

This role oversees Regional Directors and their teams, ensuring high-quality, compliant operations while driving aggressive regional growth. The Executive Director will serve as the strategic builder, responsible for multi-state market expansion, leadership development, operational excellence, and sustainable revenue growth.

Compensation growth and long-term advancement opportunities are directly tied to measurable expansion results, financial performance, and team development.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Real impact. You’ll lead programs that shape the daily lives of children and families—not push paper from the sidelines.
• Growth with a purpose. We’re expanding into new regions, and this role puts you at the center of that momentum with clear paths for advancement.
• A team that cares. You’ll work alongside passionate, mission-driven people who genuinely love what they do.
• Your development matters too. We invest in our leaders with professional development as we scale.

Core Leadership Responsibilities

Regional Growth & Market Expansion

• Lead strategic market expansion across the Pennsylvania and New Jersey regions
• Partner with school districts to secure new program locations and licensing agreements
• Collaborate with Regional Directors to ensure successful program launches
• Set multi-year growth targets and oversee execution across all states
• Strengthen Healthy Kids brand presence regionally

Growth Targets:

• Year 1: Minimum of 8 new locations
• Year 2+: Minimum of 12 new locations

Regional Operations & Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight of Regional Directors and their programs
• Ensure financial accountability, including budget adherence and payroll efficiency
• Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and organizational policies
• Monitor performance metrics and guide corrective actions as needed
• Maintain Healthy Kids’ “Consistent Excellence” curriculum across all sites

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor, coach, and support Regional Directors in operational and strategic decision-making
• Build regional leadership capacity and succession plans
• Foster a results-driven, collaborative, and positive culture
• Serve on the Executive Team and Strategic Planning Team
• Promote professional development and career advancement for leaders and staff

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of senior management experience
• 5–10 years in childcare, youth development, education, or similar industry
• Proven track record of multi-site or multi-region operational leadership
• History of driving revenue growth and operational excellence
• Strong financial acumen and strategic planning ability
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Early Childhood Education or related field)

Core Competencies:

• Strategic growth mindset and results orientation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong leadership presence and professional conduct
• Ability to oversee multi-state operations and manage regional leaders effectively
• Self-starter with high accountability and organizational skills

Must pass full background check including fingerprinting, medical, and reference checks.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Leave
• Robust Career Development & Advancement 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 at over 150 locations. We’re a certified benefit corporation committed to providing accessible, affordable childcare while creating meaningful opportunities for our team.

Why This Role Matters

This Executive Director role offers a unique opportunity to shape Healthy Kids Programs’ multi-state growth strategy while mentoring Regional Directors and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a visionary, results-driven leader who thrives in scaling programs, leading teams, and building infrastructure across a complex region.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.