Childcare Regional Director – Collingswood

Recruitment began on December 17, 2025 and the job listing Expires on January 17, 2026

Healthy Kids Programs is 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.

LOCATIONS:
Collingswood Early Childhood Center in Collingswood, NJ, Parkview Pre School in Collingswood, NJ, Quinton Elementary School in Quinton, NJ, Cape May City Elementary School in Cape May, NJ, and Elsinboro Township in Salem, NJ PAY: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

HOURS:

Full Time

REPORTS TO:

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.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time Off
• On-Demand Pay

WHO WE ARE

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