Childcare Multi-Site Director - Before School

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About the Role

The Multi-Site Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a defined set of school-based sites. They are on the ground — visiting sites regularly, supporting teachers, making sure programs run well, and building the kind of relationships with school building staff that make HKP a trusted presence in every school. This is a role for someone who is organized, dependable, and genuinely energized by the work closest to kids and families.

Program Locations:

• Glenham Elementary School
• J.V. Forrestal Elementary School
• Sargent Elementary School

Travel Requirement: Regular travel between both program sites is required.

Schedule: Split Shift

Morning Program: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Pay: $17.75 per hour

Payday: Every other Friday

Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

What Success Looks Like

Staffing - Sites are staffed and covered every day; scheduling gaps are anticipated and filled before they affect the program

Enrollment - Enrollment is at or above target at each site; families are satisfied and re-enrolling

Compliance - All sites operate in full compliance with state licensing; records are current; sites pass inspections

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

1. Staffing — Recruiting, Hiring & Leading

• Actively recruit to maintain a pipeline of qualified site-level candidates
• Interview, hire, and onboard teachers and Site Directors across your locations
• Build daily and weekly staff schedules; manage coverage proactively so sites are never understaffed
• Maintain a reliable substitute list and fill gaps before they affect the program
• Visit sites regularly to observe program quality and compliance firsthand; coach and support Site Directors and teachers in the moment and through structured check-ins based on what you see
• Address performance issues directly and document appropriately
• Foster a positive, mission-driven team culture across your sites

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 of your sites; flag concerns early and communicate them to your supervisor
• Ensure teachers are engaging kids effectively and using HKP materials consistently
• Support families with questions, concerns, and registration; be a warm and reliable point of contact
• Track re-enrollment as a quality signal; follow up when families indicate they may not return
• Participate in enrollment events and community outreach as needed
• Report enrollment and quality observations to your Area Director or Regional Director regularly

3. State Licensing Compliance

• Ensure every site you oversee maintains active state licensing at all times
• Conduct regular compliance checks: ratios, attendance records, staff credentials, health and safety protocols
• Ensure all staff have completed required training (CPR, first aid, mandated reporter, etc.) and that certifications stay current
• Respond promptly to licensing inquiries or corrective actions; escalate to your supervisor immediately
• Keep staff informed of day-to-day compliance expectations so they become part of the routine
• Maintain organized, accurate site files that are ready for review at any time

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 relationship matters to your Area Director or Regional Director

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates may qualify with any of the following:

• Associate degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field plus 2 years of experience working with children under 13, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Two years of college with 18 credits in a related field plus 2 years of experience working with children under 13, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• NY State Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• School-Age Child Care Credential or equivalent office-recognized credential plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications:

• Some experience managing or mentoring staff
• Comfortable with scheduling, logistics, and managing daily operational coverage across multiple locations
• Experience working directly with school building staff a plus
• Familiarity with state childcare or school-age licensing requirements a plus

Who you are:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail — you keep track of a lot of moving parts without losing things
• A dependable, hands-on leader who shows up, follows through, and takes ownership
• A natural with kids and families — warm, patient, and professional
• Comfortable giving feedback and having direct conversations with staff
• A self-starter who manages multiple sites without needing constant direction
• Must pass a full background check including fingerprinting and reference checks

Key HK Executive Skills — Bringing Your “A-Game” Means You Excel in All Three:

• Relationship with your job: Focus on results, not excuses. Purpose driven.
• Relationship with others: Motivating, positivity, leadership.
• How you handle yourself: Empathy, professionalism, G-rated work environment.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Employer-paid childcare for children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?
At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

Learn more about working with us:

Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.