Regional Director For Before / After School And Summer Programs
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.
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 locations consisting of Before / After School Programs in school buildings and Summer Programs. This role will require travel to multiple locations within the region.
Locations :
- Frelinghuysen Elementary School in Newton, NJ
- Lopatcong Elementary School in Phillipsburg, NJ
- Knowlton Elementary School in Delaware, NJ
- Montague Township Elementary School in Montague, NJ
Pay : Base Salary $40,000 (growth opportunities available)
Reports To : Senior Regional Director and / or Associate Executive Director
Direct Reports : Program Site Staff
Job Responsibilities Include :
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.Preventing problems with proactive management and handling those that happen in an effective, positive manner.Leading in a positive, upbeat, and confident style with an emphasis on effective communication and addressing issues head on.Monitoring and addressing performance issues in a timely manner.Working with the Senior Regional and Executive Director to constantly improve the program.Attending weekly / monthly leadership meetings and Executive staff meetings.Communicating organization's policies, objectives, priorities, and budget limitations to area coordinators and site directors.Efficiently managing the largest expense payroll.Working with the Registration staff to ensure that all students that should be in the program have completed paperwork.Working with Marketing to obtain important program information and materials for website, and social media.Maintaining good working relationships with site hosts including school principals, school administration, school custodial staff, DCF, and Childcare Councils.Working towards growing your region and implementing new programs as they become available.Liaising with other departments, senior management and parents.Adhering to and consistently enforcing companies' Code of Conduct, policies & procedures, and New Jersey State guidelines.Requirements :
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 InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceAFLAC Supplemental Plans401(k) for eligible employeesPaid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Sick Time OffOn-Demand PayCareer DevelopmentGrowth OpportunitiesHealthy 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.
