Childcare Area Director

Area Director

The Area Director is the execution engine of Healthy Kids Programs' field structure. They are closest to the daily work — making sure programs run well, sites are fully staffed, every site meets state licensing standards, and the principals and school staff they partner with see HKP as a reliable, responsive presence. This is a role for someone who is hands-on, organized, and energized by keeping things running well every single day.

What Success Looks Like

Staffing - Sites are fully staffed every day; schedules are built proactively; coverage gaps are filled before they become problems

Enrollment - Enrollment is at or above target across sites; programs are engaging and families are choosing to re-enroll

Compliance - All sites operate in full compliance with state licensing; records are current; sites pass inspections without issue

Building Partnerships - Principals and school staff view HKP as a dependable, communicative partner; day-to-day issues are resolved quickly at the building level

Key Responsibilities

1. Staffing — Recruiting, Hiring & Leading

• Actively recruit to maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified candidates across your sites
• Interview, hire, and onboard site-level staff; set expectations clearly from day one
• Build and manage staff schedules proactively; ensure every site has coverage before the day starts
• Maintain a reliable substitute bench so that gaps never leave a site exposed
• Conduct regular check-ins with Site Directors; coach in the moment and through formal conversations
• Address performance issues directly and document appropriately
• Create a team environment where staff feel supported, recognized, and connected to the mission

Payroll, Labor & Scheduling Efficiency

• Schedule staff to ratio — never over or under; right-sizing hours is both a compliance and a budget responsibility
• Review and approve timecards accurately and on time; ensure hours reflect actual time worked
• Monitor payroll costs against budget; flag anomalies and take corrective action when hours exceed plan
• Build schedules with efficiency in mind — minimize unnecessary overtime and maximize coverage with the staff you have
• Communicate schedule changes proactively; keep staff informed and document adjustments
• Use HKP's payroll and scheduling platforms (e.g., Paylocity) accurately and consistently

2. Enrollment & Program Quality

• Monitor enrollment at each site; identify soft spots early and bring action plans to the Regional Director
• Visit sites regularly to observe program quality and compliance firsthand; provide real-time coaching and feedback to site staff based on what you see
• Ensure teachers are using HKP's daily programming materials and engagement strategies consistently
• Track re-enrollment as a signal of program quality; address concerns before families walk away
• Support enrollment events and outreach at the school and community level
• Report enrollment status and program quality observations to the Regional Director on a regular cadence

3. State Licensing Compliance

• Ensure every site in your cluster maintains active, current state licensing at all times
• Conduct regular compliance walkthroughs: verify ratios, records, staff credentials, and environment standards
• Ensure all staff certifications (CPR, first aid, mandated reporter training, etc.) are kept current
• Respond promptly to any licensing concerns, agency inquiries, or corrective actions
• Keep site staff informed of day-to-day compliance expectations; make it routine, not reactive
• Escalate unresolved compliance issues to the Regional Director immediately

4. Building-Level School Partnerships

• Serve as HKP's primary day-to-day contact with school building leadership — principally principals and school office staff
• Build strong, proactive relationships with each building's leadership; show up consistently and communicate well
• Address building-level concerns and complaints quickly; resolve issues at the lowest level whenever possible
• Coordinate with school staff on logistics, space use, schedules, and building-specific requirements
• Keep principals informed on program news, staff changes, enrollment updates, and any operational issues
• Escalate district-level concerns or…