Childcare Regional Director
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Job Location:
Fair Lawn, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Regional Director of The Sapling School provides strategic operational and leadership oversight for 3 childcare centers in Fair Lawn NJ Clark NJ and South Brunswick NJ ensuring high-quality educational programming regulatory compliance strong financial performance and an exceptional experience for children families and staff. This role bridges ownership/leadership vision with day-to-day center operations and supports growth as the organization expands.Experience working within a corporate or multi-site childcare organization is required to ensure scalable systems consistency and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Provide direct leadership and coaching to Center Directors and leadership teams
Set clear expectations goals and performance standards across all centers
Foster a positive professional and mission-driven culture
Support hiring onboarding training and retention of leadership staff
Operations & Compliance
Ensure all centers comply with state licensing health safety and accreditation requirements
Conduct regular site visits audits and operational reviews
Develop and implement standardized policies procedures and best practices aligned with corporate childcare standards
Act as a resource for problem-solving conflict resolution and crisis management
Educational Quality & Program Oversight
Maintain high standards for curriculum implementation and classroom quality
Ensure consistency of educational programming across all locations
Support professional development for teachers and administrators
Monitor child outcomes classroom observations and parent feedback
Financial & Business Oversight
Oversee center budgets enrollment targets and financial performance
Analyze KPIs including enrollment retention staffing ratios and expenses
Collaborate with ownership on pricing growth strategy and expansion planning
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency scalability and profitability
Family & Community Relations
Support positive parent communication and satisfaction
Assist with escalated family concerns or complaints
Represent the organization professionally in the community and with regulators
Growth & Expansion
Support the opening and integration of new centers
Assist with staffing systems implementation and operational ramp-up for new locations
Help scale leadership structures and operational systems as the organization grows
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Business Management or related field (Masters preferred)
5 years of leadership experience within a corporate or multi-site childcare organization (required)
Proven experience overseeing multiple centers or locations
Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and corporate compliance standards
Demonstrated ability to implement standardized systems and processes
Strong financial operational and analytical skills
Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving abilities
Schedule & Travel
Full-time position
Regular travel between centers required
Occasional evenings or weekends as needed
Why This Role Matters
This role ensures consistency quality and scalability across multiple childcare centers while supporting continued growth and expansion.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Nursing Home Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
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