Childcare Regional Director

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

3h•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of Before/After School and Summer Camp Programs with a special focus on:
Recruiting, supervising, professionally developing and training a highly qualified staff to deliver a consistent, high-quality service in all sites.
Managing an operation that follows New Jersey State Daycare, Before/After school and/or Summer Camp Regulations.
Operating excellent programs that:
Follow Healthy Kids Best Practices and Curriculum that serve as the foundation for Healthy Kids “Consistent Excellence” Philosophy.
Feature superior classroom management skills and excellent parent communication.
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.

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