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

Healthy Kids Programs • Fort Montgomery, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Site Director oversees the day-to-day operation of a defined group of school-based before- and after-school childcare sites. The role involves regularly visiting locations, supporting teachers and Site Directors, ensuring programs operate effectively, and building dependable relationships with school building staff. The position covers Uriah Hill, Oakside, and Woodside Elementary Schools in Peekskill, NY, and Fort Montgomery Elementary School in Fort Montgomery, NY. Regular travel between program sites is required.

The schedule includes a morning program from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and an afternoon program from 2:15 PM to 6:00 PM. The role is part-time, non-exempt, and pays $20.00 per hour, with payday every other Friday. The Director leads staffing and scheduling, enrollment and program quality, state licensing compliance, and school partnerships across assigned sites. Success means maintaining appropriate staffing and coverage, meeting enrollment targets, providing quality programs, complying with licensing requirements, and serving as a dependable partner to school leadership.

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 is a certified benefit corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and positively impacting communities.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: 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.
• Have experience managing, supervising, or mentoring staff, preferably in childcare, education, or another child-serving environment.
• Be comfortable with scheduling, logistics, and managing daily operational coverage across multiple locations.
• Pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Demonstrate strong organization and attention to detail, dependable hands-on leadership, and the ability to take ownership and follow through.
• Be warm, patient, and professional with children and families; be comfortable giving staff feedback and having direct conversations.
• Be able to manage multiple sites without constant direction.
• Meet the role’s relationship and conduct expectations: focus on results, demonstrate purpose, motivation, positivity, leadership, empathy, and professionalism, and maintain a G-rated work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with school building staff.
• Familiarity with state childcare or school-age licensing requirements.
• Relevant experience may include babysitting, recreational programs, youth organizations, schools, or other settings involving supervision of children.
• Supervisory experience in schools, Head Start programs, or other related child-serving environments may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Recruit candidates and maintain a pipeline of qualified site-level staff.
• Interview, hire, and onboard teachers and Site Directors across assigned locations.
• Create daily and weekly staff schedules, proactively manage coverage, maintain a substitute list, and fill staffing gaps.
• Visit sites to observe program quality and compliance; 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 and manage labor and scheduling efficiency, including monitoring payroll costs against budget and addressing anomalies.
• Review and approve timecards accurately and on time, ensure recorded hours reflect time worked, and communicate and document schedule changes.
• Use payroll and scheduling platforms such as Paylocity accurately and consistently.
• Monitor enrollment at each site, identify concerns early, and report them to a supervisor.
• Ensure teachers engage children effectively and use HKP materials consistently.
• Support families with questions, concerns, and registration; track re-enrollment and follow up with families who may not return.
• Participate in enrollment events and community outreach as needed; report enrollment and program-quality observations to an Area Director or Regional Director.
• Maintain active state licensing at every assigned site and conduct 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 to licensing inquiries and corrective actions promptly, escalate them to a supervisor, and maintain organized site files ready for review.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day HKP contact for school building leadership, including principals and office staff.
• Build proactive relationships with school leadership; address building-level concerns and complaints promptly and resolve issues at the lowest appropriate level.
• Coordinate logistics, space use, schedules, and building-specific requirements with school staff.
• Keep principals informed about program news, staff changes, enrollment updates, and operational issues; escalate district-level concerns or relationship matters to an Area Director or Regional Director.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
• 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