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

Healthy Kids Programs • Waterloo, 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 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 role reports enrollment and quality observations to an Area Director or Regional Director and escalates district-level concerns and other matters as appropriate.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in its program during the employee’s working days and hours. The organization 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. It is a certified benefit corporation and an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: an associate degree in any field plus two years 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.
• Relevant experience working with children may include babysitting, recreational programs, youth organizations, schools, or other settings involving child supervision.
• Supervisory experience may include supervising staff in schools, Head Start programs, or related child-serving environments.
• Have some experience managing or mentoring staff.
• Be comfortable with scheduling, logistics, and managing daily operational coverage across multiple locations.
• Be highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Be a dependable, hands-on leader who follows through and takes ownership.
• Be warm, patient, and professional with children and families.
• Be comfortable giving staff feedback and having direct conversations.
• Be a self-starter able to manage multiple sites without constant direction.
• Pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Travel regularly between assigned program sites.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified site-level candidates and maintain a candidate pipeline.
• Interview, hire, and onboard teachers and Site Directors across assigned locations.
• Build staff schedules, proactively manage coverage, maintain a substitute list, and fill staffing gaps.
• Visit sites regularly to observe program quality and compliance, and coach and support staff through on-site guidance and structured check-ins.
• Address and document staff performance issues and foster a positive, mission-driven team culture.
• Schedule staff in accordance with required ratios and budget expectations; review and approve timecards accurately and on time.
• Monitor payroll costs against budget, flag anomalies, and take corrective action when hours exceed plan.
• Build efficient schedules, communicate schedule changes proactively, and use payroll and scheduling platforms such as Paylocity accurately.
• Monitor enrollment at each site, identify concerns early, and communicate with the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensure teachers engage children effectively and use Healthy Kids Programs materials consistently.
• Support families with questions, concerns, and registration; follow up with families who may not re-enroll.
• 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 all assigned sites 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 promptly to licensing inquiries or corrective actions, escalate issues 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 school office staff.
• Build proactive relationships with school leadership, promptly address building-level concerns, and coordinate logistics, space use, schedules, and building-specific requirements.
• Keep principals informed about program news, staff changes, enrollment updates, and operational issues; escalate district-level concerns to an 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