Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Region
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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)
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
