Childcare Multi-Site Director - After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Pecos, NM

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Multi-Site Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a defined set of school-based sites. They are on the ground — visiting sites regularly, supporting teachers, making sure programs run well, and building the kind of relationships with school building staff that make HKP a trusted presence in every school. This is a role for someone who is organized, dependable, and genuinely energized by the work closest to kids and families.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Some experience managing or mentoring staff
• Comfortable with scheduling, logistics, and managing daily operational coverage across multiple locations
• Experience working directly with school building staff a plus
• Familiarity with state childcare or school-age licensing requirements a plus
• Option A (Credential/Associate Level): One of the following: CDA (Child Development Associate) CCP (Child Care Professional) Montessori certification National Administrator Credential (NAC) Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development + at least 2 years of experience in: Early childhood OR School-age/out-of-school time setting
• Option B (Bachelor’s Level): Bachelor’s degree or higher in: Early childhood education OR Related field + at least 1 year of experience in early childhood or school-age care
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail — you keep track of a lot of moving parts without losing things
• A dependable, hands-on leader who shows up, follows through, and takes ownership
• A natural with kids and families — warm, patient, and professional
• Comfortable giving feedback and having direct conversations with staff
• A self-starter who manages multiple sites without needing constant direction
• Must pass a full background check including fingerprinting and reference checks

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with school building staff a plus
• Familiarity with state childcare or school-age licensing requirements a plus

Responsibilities

• Staffing — Recruiting, Hiring & Leading: Actively recruit to maintain a pipeline of qualified site-level candidates, Interview, hire, and onboard teachers and Site Directors across your locations, Build daily and weekly staff schedules; manage coverage proactively so sites are never understaffed, Maintain a reliable substitute list and fill gaps before they affect the program, Visit sites regularly to observe program quality and compliance firsthand; coach and support Site Directors and teachers in the moment and through structured check-ins based on what you see, Address performance issues directly and document appropriately, Foster a positive, mission-driven team culture across your sites.
• Payroll, Labor & Scheduling Efficiency: Schedule staff to ratio — never over or under; right-sizing hours is both a compliance and a budget responsibility, Review and approve timecards accurately and on time; ensure hours reflect actual time worked, Monitor payroll costs against budget; flag anomalies and take corrective action when hours exceed plan, Build schedules with efficiency in mind — minimize unnecessary overtime and maximize coverage with the staff you have, Communicate schedule changes proactively; keep staff informed and document adjustments, Use HKP’s payroll and scheduling platforms (e.g., Paylocity) accurately and consistently.
• Enrollment & Program Quality: Monitor enrollment at each of your sites; flag concerns early and communicate them to your supervisor, Ensure teachers are engaging kids effectively and using HKP materials consistently, Support families with questions, concerns, and registration; be a warm and reliable point of contact, Track re-enrollment as a quality signal; follow up when families indicate they may not return, Participate in enrollment events and community outreach as needed, Report enrollment and quality observations to your Area Director or Regional Director regularly.
• State Licensing Compliance: Ensure every site you oversee maintains active state licensing at all times, Conduct regular compliance checks: ratios, attendance records, staff credentials, health and safety protocols, Ensure all staff have completed required training (CPR, first aid, mandated reporter, etc.) and that certifications stay current, Respond promptly to licensing inquiries or corrective actions; escalate to your supervisor immediately, Keep staff informed of day-to-day compliance expectations so they become part of the routine, Maintain organized, accurate site files that are ready for review at any time.
• Building-Level School Partnerships: Serve as HKP’s primary day-to-day contact with school building leadership — principally principals and school office staff, Build strong, proactive relationships with each building’s leadership; show up consistently and communicate well, Address building-level concerns and complaints quickly; resolve issues at the lowest level whenever possible, Coordinate with school staff on logistics, space use, schedules, and building-specific requirements, Keep principals informed on program news, staff changes, enrollment updates, and any operational issues, Escalate district-level concerns or relationship matters to your Area Director or Regional Director.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree