School-Age Childcare Multi-Site Director - Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Fayette, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Site Director oversees the day-to-day operation of a defined group of school-based childcare sites. The role involves regular site visits, supporting teachers and Site Directors, ensuring programs run effectively, and building dependable working relationships with school building staff. The position covers AJ Smith Elementary School in Union Springs, Romulus Elementary School in Romulus, Lafayette Intermediate School in Waterloo, and Skoi Yase Primary School in Waterloo, New York. Regular travel between program sites is required.

The schedule includes a morning program from 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM and an afternoon program from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a part-time, non-exempt position paying $20.00 per hour, with payday every other Friday.

The Multi-Site Director recruits, hires, onboards, schedules, coaches, and supports staff; manages staffing coverage, timecards, payroll costs, and scheduling efficiency; monitors enrollment and program quality; supports families; ensures state licensing compliance; and serves as the primary day-to-day contact for school building leadership. Success includes keeping sites staffed, meeting enrollment targets, maintaining licensing compliance, and developing strong partnerships with principals and school staff.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The company operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes its mission as making childcare accessible and affordable while positively impacting communities.

Requirements

• One of the following education and experience combinations: an associate degree in any field plus two years of experience working with children under 13, including at least one year in a supervisory role; two years of college with 18 credits plus the same experience; a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus two years of relevant experience; or a School-Age Child Care Credential or equivalent office-recognized credential plus two years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with children under 13; examples may include babysitting, recreational programs, youth organizations, schools, and other settings involving child supervision.
• At least one year of supervisory experience when qualifying through either of the stated college-based pathways; supervisory experience in schools, Head Start programs, and related child-serving environments may be considered.
• Some experience managing or mentoring staff.
• Comfort with scheduling, logistics, and managing daily operational coverage across multiple locations.
• Ability to pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, hands-on, self-directed, and able to manage multiple sites and follow through.
• Warm, patient, and professional with children and families; comfortable giving staff feedback and having direct conversations.
• Demonstrated relationship-building, motivation, positivity, leadership, empathy, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Recruit to maintain a pipeline of qualified site-level candidates; interview, hire, and onboard teachers and Site Directors.
• Create daily and weekly staff schedules, proactively manage coverage, maintain a substitute list, and fill staffing gaps before they affect programs.
• Visit sites regularly to observe program quality and compliance, and coach and support Site Directors and teachers through in-the-moment guidance and structured check-ins.
• Address staff performance issues directly and document them appropriately; foster a positive, mission-driven team culture.
• Schedule staff to required ratios while managing labor costs and budgets; review and approve accurate timecards on time, monitor payroll costs, and take corrective action when hours exceed plan.
• Build efficient schedules, minimize unnecessary overtime, communicate and document schedule changes, and use payroll and scheduling platforms such as Paylocity accurately.
• Monitor enrollment at each site, flag concerns, support families with questions and registration, follow up on re-enrollment, and participate in enrollment events and community outreach as needed.
• Ensure teachers engage children effectively and consistently use HKP materials; report enrollment and quality observations to the Area Director or Regional Director.
• Maintain active state licensing at every site and conduct regular checks of ratios, attendance records, staff credentials, and health and safety protocols.
• Ensure staff complete required training, including CPR, first aid, and mandated reporter training, and keep certifications current.
• Respond promptly to licensing inquiries or corrective actions, escalate issues to a supervisor, communicate compliance expectations, and maintain organized site files ready for review.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for principals and school office staff; build proactive relationships and address building-level concerns promptly.
• Coordinate with school staff on logistics, space use, schedules, and building-specific requirements; keep principals informed about program news, staffing, enrollment, and operational issues.
• Escalate district-level concerns and relationship matters to the Area Director or Regional Director.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled children ages 5–12 during the employee’s working days and hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree