Childcare Regional Director

Childcare Regional Director

Healthy Kids Programs

Location: Collingswood Early Childhood Center, Collingswood, NJ;
Parkview Pre School, Collingswood, NJ;
Quinton Elementary School, Quinton, NJ;
Cape May City Elementary School, Cape May, NJ;
Elsinboro Township, Salem, NJ. This role requires travel to multiple locations within the region.

Compensation & Hours

Pay: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Hours: Full Time

Reports To: Associate Executive Director

Direct Reports: Program Site Staff

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Before/After School and Summer Camp Programs with a special focus on recruiting, supervising, training, and developing a highly qualified staff.
• Ensure operations comply with New Jersey State Daycare, Before/After School, and Summer Camp regulations.
• Apply Healthy Kids Best Practices and Curriculum to deliver consistent excellence.
• Maintain a warm, nurturing, safe environment and execute effective classroom management and parent communication.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational and personnel issues, providing timely performance feedback.
• Collaborate with Senior Regional and Executive Directors to continuously improve programs.
• Participate in weekly/monthly leadership meetings and executive staff meetings (Google Meets or in person).
• Communicate organization policies, objectives, priorities, and budget limitations to area coordinators and site directors.
• Manage payroll and finance responsibilities, including working closely with Registration staff on enrollment and paperwork.
• Work with Marketing to develop program information for website and social media.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school principals, administrators, custodial staff, DCF, Childcare Councils, and other stakeholders.
• Support regional growth by implementing new programs as they become available.
• Maintain adherence to company Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and New Jersey State guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Early Childhood Education or equivalent).
• Familiarity with NJ State Childcare regulations preferred.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, including 1 year managing staff in a childcare setting; business management experience preferred.
• Superior administrative and supervisory skills in a consumer‑driven environment.
• Excellent customer service and parent communication skills.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative approach to workplace culture.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality programs while managing personnel expenses.
• Background check and fingerprinting required; must pass reference checks.
• Medically fit to perform job duties.
• Professional, reliable, prompt, warm, friendly, caring, and upbeat personality.
• Excellent time‑management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Time Off
• On‑Demand Pay
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids is an Inc. 5,000+ fastest‑growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations. 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. Our programs empower working families, create a safe and nurturing environment for childhood development, and ensure that every child has the foundation they need for a bright future.

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