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

Healthy Kids Programs • Buchanan, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Site Director is responsible for 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 run effectively, and building strong working relationships with school building staff. The Director oversees morning and afternoon operations across assigned sites, monitors staffing, enrollment, program quality, and state licensing compliance, and serves as the primary day-to-day contact for school building leadership.

The role requires regular travel between assigned program locations, reliable transportation, and the ability to provide substitute coverage when needed. Program hours vary by site: Uriah Hill Elementary School in Peekskill, NY, 2:30 PM–6:00 PM; Oakside Elementary School in Peekskill, NY, 6:30 AM–9:00 AM; Woodside Elementary School in Peekskill, NY, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM; and Fort Montgomery Elementary School in Fort Montgomery, NY, 6:30 AM–7:45 AM and 2:45 PM–6:00 PM. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with a listed pay range of $20.00–$25.00 per hour; the salary description also lists $20.00 per hour. Payday is every other Friday.

Healthy Kids Programs provides before- and after-school childcare for employees’ children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in the program, on days and during hours the employee works. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes itself as a certified benefit corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable while 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.
• Experience managing, supervising, or mentoring staff, preferably in childcare, education, or another child-serving environment.
• Comfort with scheduling, logistics, and managing daily operational coverage across multiple locations.
• Reliable transportation and willingness and ability to travel between assigned program locations and provide substitute coverage.
• Pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Demonstrate strong organization and attention to detail, dependability, hands-on leadership, and ownership.
• Be warm, patient, and professional with children and families, and comfortable giving staff feedback and having direct conversations.
• Demonstrate the stated executive skills: focus on results, purpose-driven work, motivating and positive leadership, empathy, professionalism, and maintaining 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, and other settings involving supervision of children.
• Supervisory experience in schools, Head Start programs, and 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, anticipate staffing gaps, and ensure sites are staffed and covered.
• Maintain a substitute list and provide direct program coverage when staffing needs arise.
• Visit sites regularly to observe program quality and compliance, and coach and support Site Directors and teachers.
• Address staff performance issues directly and document them appropriately; foster a positive, mission-driven team culture.
• Schedule staff to required ratios and manage labor efficiently, including minimizing unnecessary overtime and monitoring payroll costs against budget.
• Review and approve timecards accurately and on time; ensure recorded hours reflect actual time worked and address payroll anomalies.
• Communicate schedule changes proactively and use payroll and scheduling platforms such as Paylocity accurately and consistently.
• Monitor enrollment at each site, raise concerns to a supervisor, support families with questions and registration, and follow up on potential non-re-enrollment.
• Ensure teachers engage children effectively and use Healthy Kids Programs materials consistently.
• Participate in enrollment events and community outreach as needed, and regularly report enrollment and quality observations to an Area Director or Regional Director.
• Maintain active state licensing at every site and conduct compliance checks covering ratios, attendance records, staff credentials, and health and safety protocols.
• Ensure staff complete required training, including CPR, first aid, and mandated reporter training, and maintain current certifications.
• Respond promptly to licensing inquiries or corrective actions, escalating them to a supervisor immediately.
• Keep staff informed of compliance expectations and maintain organized, accurate site files ready for review.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for school building leadership, particularly principals and school office staff.
• Build proactive relationships with school leadership; address building-level concerns and complaints promptly and resolve issues at the lowest level possible.
• Coordinate with school staff on logistics, space use, schedules, and building-specific requirements.
• Keep principals informed about program news, staffing changes, enrollment updates, and operational issues; escalate district-level concerns or relationship matters to an Area Director or Regional Director.
• Travel regularly between assigned program locations and provide substitute coverage when needed.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree