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

Healthy Kids Programs • New Windsor, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Site Director oversees the day-to-day operation of a defined group of school-based childcare sites. The director regularly visits sites, supports teachers and Site Directors, ensures programs operate effectively, and builds relationships with school building staff. The role covers programs at Fort Montgomery Elementary School in Fort Montgomery, Little Britian Elementary School in New Windsor, East Coldenham Elementary School in Newburgh, and George G. Mason School in Tuxedo Park, New York. Regular travel between program sites is required.

The schedule includes a morning program from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and an afternoon program from 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and pays $20.00 per hour, with payday every other Friday.

The director leads recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and performance management for site-level staff. They manage staffing coverage, timecards, payroll costs, and scheduling efficiency; monitor enrollment and program quality; support families; maintain state licensing compliance and site records; and serve as the primary day-to-day contact for school building leadership. The director reports operational and enrollment observations to an Area Director or Regional Director and escalates district-level concerns as needed.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for eligible employees’ children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in the program, on the days and during the hours the employee works. Other part-time benefits include telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: an associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related 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 in a related field plus two years of experience working with children under 13, including at least one year in a supervisory role; 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.
• Some experience managing or mentoring staff.
• Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting and reference checks.
• Demonstrate strong organization and attention to detail, dependability, hands-on leadership, ownership, warmth and professionalism with children and families, comfort giving staff feedback and having direct conversations, and the ability to manage multiple sites without constant direction.
• Demonstrate the stated executive skills: results focus and purpose; motivation, positivity, and leadership in relationships with others; and empathy, professionalism, and a G-rated work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with school building staff.
• Familiarity with state childcare or school-age licensing requirements.
• Comfort with scheduling, logistics, and managing daily operational coverage across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit to maintain a pipeline of qualified site-level candidates; interview, hire, and onboard teachers and Site Directors.
• Build 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, coach and support staff, conduct check-ins, address performance issues, and document appropriately.
• Foster a positive, mission-driven team culture across assigned sites.
• Schedule staff to required ratios and manage labor efficiently, including reviewing and approving accurate timecards, monitoring payroll costs against budget, addressing anomalies, minimizing unnecessary overtime, and communicating and documenting schedule changes.
• Use payroll and scheduling platforms, such as Paylocity, accurately and consistently.
• Monitor enrollment at each site, flag concerns, support families with questions and registration, track 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 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 required staff training and certifications, including CPR, first aid, and mandated reporter training, are completed and current.
• Respond to licensing inquiries or corrective actions, promptly escalate issues to a supervisor, communicate compliance expectations to staff, and maintain organized site files ready for review.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for school building leadership, including principals and school office staff, and build proactive relationships with them.
• Resolve building-level concerns and complaints quickly when possible; 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 or relationship concerns to an Area Director or Regional Director.
• Travel regularly between assigned program sites.

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