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We are seeking a Regional Director to lead operations across 10+ school-based childcare programs in Westchester County. This is a multi-site leadership role responsible for staffing, compliance, program performance, and regional growth.
This is not a single-site position. You will oversee multiple locations, lead site directors, and ensure programs are running safely, smoothly, and successfully across your region.
This is a highly hands-on, field-based role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving problems in real time, and can lead teams across multiple locations.
- Location: Grafflin Elementary School in Chappaqua, NY
- Territory: Westchester County, NY (multiple program sites)
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Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 annually
(This role offers strong growth potential as the organization continues to expand.) - Reports To: Executive Director
- Direct Reports: Site Directors and program staff
Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare
Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.
Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?
- Lead operations across 10+ active childcare sites
- Be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven organization (Inc. 5000 recognized)
- Work closely with a supportive leadership team
- Make a direct impact on children, families, and school communities
- Access strong benefits, including employer-paid childcare and professional development
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Own the performance of 10+ licensed before/after school and summer camp programs
- Recruit, train, and support Site Directors and staff
- Ensure programs are fully staffed, in ratio, and compliant with OCFS regulations
- Manage staffing coverage, payroll, and regional operations
- Conduct regular site visits, coaching, and performance management
- Build strong relationships with school partners, families, and communities
- Support enrollment growth through outreach and engagement
- Partner on new site launches and regional expansion
What This Role Looks Like Day-to-Day
- Visiting multiple sites each week and coaching leaders in real time
- Addressing staffing gaps and ensuring coverage across locations
- Solving operational challenges quickly and effectively
- Supporting site leaders through performance and team development
- Monitoring enrollment and adjusting strategies to meet goals
What Success Looks Like
- Programs consistently operating in ratio and in compliance
- Strong, stable leadership teams across sites
- High-quality program execution and staff engagement
- Enrollment targets met and sustained
- Strong relationships with school partners and families
What It Takes to Succeed
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and locations at once
- Confidence making decisions in fast-paced, real-time situations
- Strong leadership presence in the field
- Willingness to be hands-on and visible across sites
- Comfort navigating staffing and operational challenges
Qualifications (Strongly Preferred)
- Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in childcare, youth development, or education settings.
- Experience working for a multi-site childcare or youth-serving organization, preferably within a for-profit or growth-oriented environment.
- Experience overseeing multiple sites, programs, or teams
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Background in:
- school-age childcare
- youth programs
- or multi-site service operations
- Experience managing staffing, scheduling, and program performance
- Knowledge of NY OCFS regulations
- Experience with systems such as Paylocity and Playground
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel regularly between sites
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for children enrolled in our program, available during the days and hours you are scheduled to work
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- AFLAC Supplemental Plans
- 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays, PTO, and sick time
- On-Demand Pay
- Career development and growth opportunities
About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is a rapidly growing provider of Early Learning, Before & After School, and Summer Camp programs, serving over 100 locations across New York. We are a certified benefit corporation committed to high-quality, accessible childcare and meaningful career pathways for our team. Recognized on Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies, we offer a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where leaders are empowered to grow, innovate, and make a real impact.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a motivated professional ready to shape regional programs, support teams, and help expand Healthy Kids Programs’ mission across New York.
Learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus
Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
We are seeking a Regional Director to lead operations across 10+ school-based childcare programs in Westchester County. This is a multi-site leadership role responsible for staffing, compliance, program performance, and regional growth.
This is not a single-site position. You will oversee multiple locations, lead site directors, and ensure programs are running safely, smoothly, and successfully across your region.
This is a highly hands-on, field-based role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving problems in real time, and can lead teams across multiple locations.
- Location: Grafflin Elementary School in Chappaqua, NY
- Territory: Westchester County, NY (multiple program sites)
-
Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 annually
(This role offers strong growth potential as the organization continues to expand.) - Reports To: Executive Director
- Direct Reports: Site Directors and program staff
Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare
Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.
Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?
- Lead operations across 10+ active childcare sites
- Be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven organization (Inc. 5000 recognized)
- Work closely with a supportive leadership team
- Make a direct impact on children, families, and school communities
- Access strong benefits, including employer-paid childcare and professional development
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Own the performance of 10+ licensed before/after school and summer camp programs
- Recruit, train, and support Site Directors and staff
- Ensure programs are fully staffed, in ratio, and compliant with OCFS regulations
- Manage staffing coverage, payroll, and regional operations
- Conduct regular site visits, coaching, and performance management
- Build strong relationships with school partners, families, and communities
- Support enrollment growth through outreach and engagement
- Partner on new site launches and regional expansion
What This Role Looks Like Day-to-Day
- Visiting multiple sites each week and coaching leaders in real time
- Addressing staffing gaps and ensuring coverage across locations
- Solving operational challenges quickly and effectively
- Supporting site leaders through performance and team development
- Monitoring enrollment and adjusting strategies to meet goals
What Success Looks Like
- Programs consistently operating in ratio and in compliance
- Strong, stable leadership teams across sites
- High-quality program execution and staff engagement
- Enrollment targets met and sustained
- Strong relationships with school partners and families
What It Takes to Succeed
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and locations at once
- Confidence making decisions in fast-paced, real-time situations
- Strong leadership presence in the field
- Willingness to be hands-on and visible across sites
- Comfort navigating staffing and operational challenges
Qualifications (Strongly Preferred)
- Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in childcare, youth development, or education settings.
- Experience working for a multi-site childcare or youth-serving organization, preferably within a for-profit or growth-oriented environment.
- Experience overseeing multiple sites, programs, or teams
-
Background in:
- school-age childcare
- youth programs
- or multi-site service operations
- Experience managing staffing, scheduling, and program performance
- Knowledge of NY OCFS regulations
- Experience with systems such as Paylocity and Playground
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel regularly between sites
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for children enrolled in our program, available during the days and hours you are scheduled to work
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- AFLAC Supplemental Plans
- 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays, PTO, and sick time
- On-Demand Pay
- Career development and growth opportunities
About Healthy Kids Programs
Healthy Kids Programs is a rapidly growing provider of Early Learning, Before & After School, and Summer Camp programs, serving over 100 locations across New York. We are a certified benefit corporation committed to high-quality, accessible childcare and meaningful career pathways for our team. Recognized on Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies, we offer a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where leaders are empowered to grow, innovate, and make a real impact.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a motivated professional ready to shape regional programs, support teams, and help expand Healthy Kids Programs’ mission across New York.
Learn more about working with us: https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus
Healthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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Who's Hiring
- DaVita14
- Longterm Health Management Services14
- BayMark Health Services9
- Oakmont Senior Living6
- The Waters5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services25
- Hospitality & Tourism3
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Education1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional operations director jobs.
- 5-10 years of progressive operations management experience across multiple locations or regions
- Demonstrated experience managing P&L, operating budgets, and cost reduction initiatives
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong background in KPI development, performance reporting, and operational metrics
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification such as Green Belt or Black Belt
Tips for Your Regional Operations Director Job Search
Quantify your multi-site impact clearly
Hiring managers want to see scope before anything else. List the number of locations, total headcount, and budget you managed in each role. A regional operations director resume without those figures gets passed over fast.
Tailor your resume to each industry vertical
Operations competencies look different in healthcare than in retail logistics. Swap in the right vocabulary for each application: patient throughput and compliance for healthcare, shrink control and inventory turns for retail, and carrier performance for logistics.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regional operations director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings with P&L ownership listed
Openings that explicitly mention P&L responsibility signal a higher-authority role with more growth potential. Filter for those first. They also tend to attract fewer applicants because candidates without direct budget experience self-select out.
Prepare a structured case study for interviews
Panel interviews for this role almost always include a scenario question about a underperforming district or site. Prepare a two-minute case study from your own experience covering the diagnosis, the intervention, and the measurable result.
Negotiate scope before salary in offer conversations
For regional operations director roles, the number of sites, the reporting structure, and whether you have direct P&L authority shape long-term career leverage more than base pay alone. Clarify those terms before finalizing any offer.
Regional Operations Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regional operations directors?
The companies hiring the most regional operations directors right now include DaVita, Longterm Health Management Services, and BayMark Health Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in organizations with distributed site networks undergoing expansion or operational restructuring.
How many regional operations director jobs are remote?
About 45% of regional operations director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though most roles still require regular travel to sites within the assigned region. Functions that skew most remote include strategic planning, reporting, and vendor relationship management, while hands-on site oversight and team development almost always require in-person presence.
How do you become a regional operations director?
Start by building multi-site management experience as a district manager, operations manager, or area manager, taking on progressively larger geographic footprints. Develop direct P&L ownership early, even at a small scale. Pursue a continuous improvement certification to demonstrate process methodology. Then move into roles that expand your headcount and budget scope until you're overseeing a full region independently.
Can you get hired as a regional operations director without direct regional experience?
Yes, but you need to close the scope gap on paper before the interview. Candidates who come from single-site general manager or director of operations roles can compete by highlighting the complexity of their operation, any cross-location projects they led, and measurable results tied to cost, efficiency, or team performance. Showing you've managed outcomes across functions matters more than a regional title alone.
What does the regional operations director interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen focused on scope and availability. The second is a hiring manager conversation about your operational philosophy and past results. The third often involves a panel with peers, direct reports, or cross-functional leaders. A final round with a VP or C-suite executive is common, sometimes paired with a case study or presentation on how you'd approach a specific operational challenge.
Where can I find and apply to regional operations director jobs?
You can find and apply to regional operations director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background, region, and scope of experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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