Childcare Multi-Site Director - Before & After School

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 at over 150 locations. We're a certified benefit corporation committed to providing accessible, affordable childcare while creating meaningful opportunities for our team.

About the Role

The Multi-Site Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of sites in Petersham and Royalston, MA. 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 and dependable.

Reports To: Area Director or Regional Director
Direct Reports: Site Supervisors; Assistant Teachers
Territory: Petersham and Royalston, MA
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Coordinator Must Meet One Of The Following Qualification Pathways:
  • Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, Child Care, or a related field, with at least 6 months of experience working with school-age children.
  • Associate's degree in one of the fields listed above, with at least 9 months of experience working with school-age children.
  • High school diploma or equivalent, with at least 1 year of experience working with school-age children.
• Additionally, The Multi-Site Director Must Have:
  • At least 6 months of administrative experience, or
  • Completion of at least 9 college credits in management or administration from an accredited institution of higher education.
• 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.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $25.00–$28.00 per hour
• Schedule: Follows school district schedule; role requires working across both sites (50% Petersham / 50% Royalston). Monday–Friday (must be available during program hours, plus flexible admin time)
• Morning Program: 6:30 AM – 8:05 AM
• Afternoon Program: 2:50 PM – 6:00 PM

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