Dutchess County Childcare Regional Director

Healthy Kids Programs•Fishkill, NY

2d•$24

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is currently looking for a Regional Director for our Before/After School and Summer Programs in Dutchess County. 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. As Regional Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of our Before/After School and Summer Camp Programs, with an emphasis on quality, compliance, and leadership. Core responsibilities include: Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and support a highly qualified team to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across all sites. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all programs operate in full compliance with New York State Daycare, Before/After School, and Summer Camp regulations. Program Excellence: Deliver programs aligned with Healthy Kids Best Practices and Curriculum, creating nurturing, safe, and engaging environments for children. Emphasize strong classroom management and exceptional parent communication. Leadership & Culture: Lead with positivity and confidence, addressing challenges proactively and fostering a culture of accountability, open communication, and continuous improvement. Performance Oversight: Identify and address staff performance issues promptly, providing clear feedback and support for professional growth to uphold standards of excellence. Collaboration & Improvement: Partner with the Senior Regional and Executive Director to refine program operations and implement best practices. Meetings & Communication: Participate in leadership and executive team meetings (virtually and in person) and communicate organizational goals, policies, and budget guidelines clearly to site leaders. Operational Efficiency: Manage payroll responsibly and work closely with the Registration team to ensure all enrolled students have complete documentation. Marketing & Promotion: Collaborate with the Marketing team to secure accurate and timely program materials for web and social media platforms. Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with school principals, administrators, custodial staff, licensors, and local childcare councils. Growth & Expansion: Identify opportunities to expand programs within the region and lead successful implementation of new sites. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments, senior leadership, and families to support overall program success. Compliance & Conduct: Uphold and enforce the company’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, and all applicable state regulations.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred
Knowledge of State Childcare Licensing Regulations is a plus but not mandatory.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, including at least 1 year overseeing staff in a childcare setting; experience in business or operational management is highly desirable.
Strong leadership and administrative skills, ideally gained in a customer-focused environment.
Exceptional communication skills with a strong emphasis on parent and family engagement.
Proven ability to foster a collaborative, team-oriented workplace culture.
Dedication to delivering high-quality programs while effectively managing staff and controlling expenses.
Must meet medical fitness requirements to perform all job-related duties.
Professional, dependable, and punctual with a warm, approachable, and positive demeanor.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Must be willing to travel to multiple program sites.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of State Childcare Licensing Regulations is a plus but not mandatory.
experience in business or operational management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, supervise, and support a highly qualified team to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across all sites.
Ensure all programs operate in full compliance with New York State Daycare, Before/After School, and Summer Camp regulations.
Deliver programs aligned with Healthy Kids Best Practices and Curriculum, creating nurturing, safe, and engaging environments for children. Emphasize strong classroom management and exceptional parent communication.
Lead with positivity and confidence, addressing challenges proactively and fostering a culture of accountability, open communication, and continuous improvement.
Identify and address staff performance issues promptly, providing clear feedback and support for professional growth to uphold standards of excellence.
Partner with the Senior Regional and Executive Director to refine program operations and implement best practices.
Participate in leadership and executive team meetings (virtually and in person) and communicate organizational goals, policies, and budget guidelines clearly to site leaders.
Manage payroll responsibly and work closely with the Registration team to ensure all enrolled students have complete documentation.
Collaborate with the Marketing team to secure accurate and timely program materials for web and social media platforms.
Maintain strong relationships with school principals, administrators, custodial staff, licensors, and local childcare councils.
Identify opportunities to expand programs within the region and lead successful implementation of new sites.
Work closely with internal departments, senior leadership, and families to support overall program success.
Uphold and enforce the company’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, and all applicable state regulations.