Childcare Multi-Site Director - Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Athol, MA

17h • $25 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Multi-Site Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of sites, visiting them regularly to support teachers, ensure programs run smoothly, and build strong relationships with school staff. This role requires organization and dependability to ensure sites are staffed, enrollment targets are met, and all operations comply with state licensing. The director will also focus on building partnerships with school leadership and resolving day-to-day issues effectively.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, Child Care, or a related field, with at least 6 months of experience working with school-age children.
• Associate’s degree in one of the fields listed above, with at least 9 months of experience working with school-age children.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with at least 1 year of experience working with school-age children.
• At least 6 months of administrative experience, or
• Completion of at least 9 college credits in management or administration from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose driven.
• Motivating, positivity, leadership.
• Empathy, professionalism, G-rated work environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Address performance issues directly and document appropriately.
• Foster a positive, mission-driven team culture across your sites.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 school-age children 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