Childcare Area Director

About the role

The Area Director is the execution engine of Healthy Kids Programs’ field structure. They are closest to the daily work—making sure programs run well, sites are fully staffed, every site meets state licensing standards, and the principals and school staff they partner with see HKP as a reliable, responsive presence. This is a role for someone who is hands-on, organized, and energized by keeping things running well every single day.

Responsibilities

• Staffing — Recruiting, Hiring & Leading
• Enrollment — Monitoring enrollment at each site; identifying soft spots early and bringing action plans to the Regional Director
• Licensing Compliance — Ensuring every site in your cluster maintains active, current state licensing at all times; conducting regular compliance walkthroughs; verifying ratios, records, staff credentials, and environment standards
• School Partnerships — Serving as HKP’s primary day-to-day contact with school building leadership; addressing building-level concerns and complaints quickly; resolving issues at the lowest level whenever possible

Requirements

• Experience and Education
• Relationship with your job
• Relationship with others
• Key HK Executive Skills

Qualifications

• Experience in program leadership, site management, or a related field
• Background in childcare, youth development, K–12 education, or a similar environment
• Experience managing and controlling staff schedules and daily operational coverage across multiple locations
• Comfort working directly with school administrators and building staff
• Familiarity with state childcare licensing requirements a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Skills

• Hands-on operator who takes ownership of the day-to-day and doesn’t wait for problems to find them
• Clear communicator who keeps principals, staff, and the Regional Director/AED/Executive Director in the loop without being prompted
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to track multiple sites without dropping the ball
• Natural coach who develops people through real-time feedback and consistent support
• Calm under pressure and resourceful when things don’t go as planned

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children 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

Pay

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 6pm, follows school district calendar with potential for summer hours