Childcare Regional Director at HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS

Montague, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare Management, Staff Recruitment, Training and Development, Regulatory Compliance, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Problem Prevention, Team Leadership, Performance Monitoring, Program Improvement, Budget Management, Relationship Building, Communication Skills, Time Management, Customer Service, Administrative Skills

Industry

Child Day Care Services

Description

Description WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus. We are currently looking for a Regional Director for our Before/After School and Summer Programs. The Regional Director will oversee the Healthy Kids Program operation in multiple areas consisting of Before/After School Programs in school buildings and Summer Programs. This role will require travel to multiple locations within the region. PAY RATE: Base Salary $40,000 (growth opportunities available) REPORTS TO: Senior Regional Director and/or Associate Executive Director DIRECT REPORTS: Program Site Staff JOB CONSISTS OF: Manage all aspects of Before/After School and Summer Camp Programs with a special focus on: Recruiting, supervising, professionally developing and training a highly qualified staff to deliver a consistent, high-quality service in all sites. Managing an operation that follows New Jersey State Daycare, Before/After school and/or Summer Camp Regulations. Operating excellent programs that: Follow Healthy Kids Best Practices and Curriculum that serve as the foundation for Healthy Kids “Consistent Excellence” Philosophy. Feature superior classroom management skills and excellent parent communication. Feature a warm, nurturing, positive, safe environment. Prevent problems with proactive management and handle those that happen in an effective, positive manner that emphasizes good communication. Lead in a positive, upbeat, yet confident style with an emphasis on effective communication and addressing issues head on. Monitor and address performance issues in a timely manner so that personnel understand their areas of improvement and have the chance to bring their skills up to our standards of excellence. Work with the Senior Regional and Executive Director to constantly improve the program by communicating issues and working on better ways of operating. Attend weekly/monthly leadership meetings and Executive staff meetings, via google meets, and in person when need be. Clearly, effectively and in a positive manner, communicate organization’s policies, objectives, priorities and budget limitations to area coordinators and site directors. Focus on efficiently managing the largest expense – payroll. Work closely with the Registration staff to ensure that all students that should be in the program have completed paperwork. Work with Marketing to obtain important program information and materials for website, and social media. Maintain good working relationships with site hosts including school principals, school administration, school custodial staff, DCF, and Childcare Councils. Work towards growing your region and implement new programs as they become available. Liaise with other departments, senior management and parents. Adhere to and consistently enforce companies’ Code of Conduct, policies & procedures, and New Jersey State guidelines. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree (Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred). Familiarity with NJ State Childcare regulations preferred but not required 5 years of supervisory experience (1 year managing staff in a child care setting and Business Management experience preferred). Superior administrative and supervisory skills with experience preferably in a consumer-driven environment. Excellent customer service and parent communication skills. Track record of working as a team and helping to create a team oriented work environment. Commitment to delivering excellent programs and managing personnel expenses. Must pass full background check including fingerprinting and reference checking Must be medically fit to perform job duties. Professional, reliable and prompt, warm, friendly, caring and upbeat personality. Excellent time management skills BENEFITS: Medical Insurance: Your health matters—comprehensive coverage to keep you feeling your best. Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us! Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out. AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team. 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too! Paid Holidays: Enjoy time off to recharge and celebrate. Paid Time Off (PTO): Take the time you need to relax and rejuvenate. Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first. On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it? Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us! Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us! Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com

Responsibilities

The Regional Director will oversee the Healthy Kids Program operation in multiple areas, focusing on Before/After School and Summer Programs. This role includes managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving program quality.