Regional Director

Regional DirectorThe Regional Director is responsible for establishing, growing, and sustaining fiscally sound, high-quality programs across an assigned region. This role leads regional teams to meet organizational goals in financial management, staffing, enrollment, compliance, program quality, family experience, and child safety, while identifying opportunities to strengthen existing programs and expand services.The Regional Director reports to the Senior Regional Director or Sr. Deputy Director, Center Operations, and is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with school districts, community partners, and other external stakeholders. Internally, this role partners with department leaders to implement organizational priorities, improve systems and processes, support regional growth, and contribute to statewide projects that strengthen program operations and quality.Key Responsibilities:Lead regional operations across assigned centers to ensure programs are fiscally sound, fully staffed, compliant, high-quality, and aligned with organizational prioritiesDevelop and use regional plans and performance data to monitor progress, identify trends, and support continuous improvement throughout the yearIdentify and pursue new program opportunities within and beyond the assigned regional footprint, including stand-alone programs, expanded services at existing locations, contract expansion, pilots, and other growth opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and community needDevelop, monitor, and adjust regional and center budgets in partnership with organizational and center leadership, using enrollment trends, staffing needs, local market conditions, competitor activity, UTK/ELO-P impacts, displacement risks, and other external factors to support program sustainability and financial healthPartner with center leaders to establish center-specific goals and address barriers related to staffing, enrollment, compliance, program quality, fiscal performance, and family experienceCoach, develop, and hold direct reports accountable through regular communication, performance feedback, mentorship, site visits, and follow-upDevelop direct reports' leadership and business management skills, including budget ownership, enrollment awareness, staffing alignment, labor management, and use of data, while adapting coaching and support based on role, experience, and performance needsBuild and maintain strong relationships with school districts, principals, licensing representatives, community partners, and other external stakeholdersAttend key partner, district, and community meetings to support contract retention, program growth, regional visibility, and team connection to the communities servedDevelop and implement strategies to address gaps in enrollment, visibility, and family engagementEnsure assigned programs meet licensing, contract, safety, quality, staffing, supervision, audit readiness, and organizational compliance expectationsLead and participate in regional and statewide projects that support program operations, quality, growth, and field implementationPartner with department leaders to gather and use family, staff, district, and stakeholder feedback to improve service and strengthen regional operationsPartner with Human Resources to support recruitment, selection, performance management, evaluation, and retention of regional leaders and staffBuild a regional leadership bench by identifying internal talent and supporting succession planning for future program and regional needsFacilitate regular communication with regional teams and department partners to align priorities, address barriers, and support follow-throughPerform other duties that are reasonably related to the position's key responsibilities and are consistent with the employee's job classification, skills, and trainingRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Early Childhood Education/Child Development, or related field5-8 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education, child development, expanded learning, human services, or multi-site operationsExperience leading multi-site teams, including supervision, performance management, staffing, budgeting, and operational accountabilityPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Business, Child Development, or related fieldProgram Director Permit or eligibility to obtainWorking knowledge of licensing, compliance, contract requirements, and program quality expectations applicable to child developmentKey Competencies:Leads multiple programs while balancing day-to-day needs, regional priorities, and organizational expectationsUnderstands budgets, enrollment, staffing, labor, and other factors that impact program healthIdentifies issues early, uses sound judgment, and moves teams toward practical solutionsCommunicates clearly with staff, families, districts, community partners, and internal departmentsBuilds trust and maintains strong working relationships with center leaders, organizational partners, and external stakeholdersDevelops leaders through clear expectations, feedback, follow-up, and supportResponds effectively to changing needs, shifting priorities, staffing challenges, enrollment trends, and external factors that affect programsWorking Conditions:Generally pleasant working conditionsLess than 50% of daily assignments involve prolonged physical effortPosition requires regular travel, schedule flexibility, and the ability to respond to changing operational needsTravel: Up to 80% to assigned centers, meetings, community events, and other organizational-related activitiesShift Type: Full TimeSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per dayCompensation: $97,957 - $146,936 annuallyWhat We Offer:Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Personal Health AdvocatePaid vacation, sick time, and holidaysCommuter pre-tax benefitDiscounted childcareAccess to the Calm appTickets at Work employee discountsBe constantly in a learning and growth process with training and professional growth advisoryWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.