Childcare Regional Director - Gowanda

WHO WE ARE: 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 seeking a Regional Director to oversee our Before/After School and Summer Programs throughout Southwestern New York.

This leadership role is responsible for managing multiple Healthy Kids Program sites, including school-based Before/After School programs and community-based Summer Camps. The position requires frequent travel within the region to ensure program consistency, quality, and support.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned and energetic leader with a strong commitment to fostering child-centered, supportive learning environments. This role combines educational leadership with day-to-day operational management, including responsibility for staffing, enrollment, financial oversight, marketing, and overall program coordination.

PAY RATE: Base Salary of $41,500 (with potential for growth)

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Program Site Teams

Key Responsibilities:

As Regional Director, your primary goal will be to ensure the effective operation of all Before/After School and Summer Camp Programs with a focus on quality, compliance, and leadership.

Staffing & Supervision:

Hire, guide, and mentor a capable team to deliver dependable, high-quality care and programming across all assigned locations.

Compliance Oversight:

Ensure full compliance with New York State regulations for childcare, school-age programs, and summer camps.

Program Quality:

Implement and support engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate programs aligned with Healthy Kids’ Best Practices and Curriculum. Strong classroom management and positive parent relations are a must.

Team Leadership:

Foster a positive, communicative work culture with strong accountability and solution-oriented leadership.

Performance Management:

Promptly address performance concerns, offer clear feedback, and provide opportunities for professional development to help team members meet program expectations.

Continuous Improvement:

Collaborate with the Senior Regional and Executive Directors to strengthen program effectiveness and apply best practices.

Meetings & Communication:

Attend regular leadership meetings (remote and in-person) and clearly communicate priorities, goals, and policies to site leadership.

Operational Oversight:

Monitor payroll closely and coordinate with the Registration team to ensure all student records are complete and accurate.

Marketing Coordination:

Partner with the Marketing department to gather timely program updates and visuals for promotional use.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Build and maintain strong working relationships with school staff, building administrators, licensing representatives, and local childcare organizations.

Regional Growth:

Help identify new program opportunities and support the successful rollout of additional sites.

Internal Collaboration:

Work with other departments, executive leadership, and families to ensure the overall success of all programs.

Policy Adherence:

Uphold and enforce company policies, Code of Conduct, and state regulatory requirements consistently and fairly.

Candidate Qualifications:

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred

Familiarity with NYS childcare regulations is beneficial, though not required

Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role, including 1 year in a childcare environment; business operations experience is a plus

Strong administrative and leadership capabilities within customer-oriented settings

Excellent communication skills and a family-centered approach

Demonstrated ability to cultivate a collaborative, team-first culture

Committed to maintaining high-quality programming and budget-conscious staffing

Must pass a comprehensive background screening, including fingerprinting

Must meet medical fitness standards for job duties

Professional, dependable, and personable with a positive attitude

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Benefits Include:

Medical Insurance: Complete coverage to keep you and your family healthy

Vision Insurance: We want you to see your future clearly

Dental Insurance: Keep your smile strong and healthy

AFLAC Options: Additional protection for peace of mind

401(k): Retirement savings plan available to eligible employees

Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid time off to relax and celebrate

Paid Time Off (PTO): Recharge when you need it

Paid Sick Time: Time off for health and wellness

On-Demand Pay: Access earned wages when you need them

Professional Growth: We invest in your development and training

Advancement Opportunities: Grow your career as we expand

Healthy 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. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com