Regional Director of Childcare Operations

Posted 8 days ago

magical beginningsLong Island City (NY)

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Child Care Services

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$100,000 - $110,000 a year

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About the role

Regional Director of Operations Magical Beginnings is hiring a Regional Director of Operations to lead our expansion into the Long Island market. This is a builder's role — for a leader who's energized by change and ambiguity, equally comfortable standing up new operations as leading established ones. The Regional Director of Operations ensures that every child, family, and teacher across the region experiences the full quality of the Magical Beginnings program, delivered consistently as we grow. It's a role built on relationships and community: showing up for the neighborhoods each school serves, and building a culture where children, families, and teachers all feel like they belong. Beyond the region itself, you'll also participate in cross-company projects and help harmonize policies and procedures across the organization as Magical Beginnings continues to grow.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all operational functions across the territory, including direct supervision of School Directors and the Facilities Manager
Hire, train, and conduct performance reviews for School Directors, and build an internal leadership pipeline through mentorship and succession planning
Support the professional development of every staff member, and serve as Interim Director when a leadership vacancy arises
Communicate company goals clearly, and model Magical Beginnings' mission, values, and culture in every interaction
Ensure full compliance with state licensing requirements, child-to-teacher ratios, safety regulations, and voucher program guidelines
Prepare schools for licensing inspections and maintain strong relationships with regulators
Uphold company policies and standards outlined in employee and family handbooks
Champion an anti-bias, anti-racism culture across all schools in the region
Lead the operational integration of newly acquired and newly opened schools, including onboarding, systems conversion, and policy alignment
Partner with the Executive Leadership Team on acquisition due diligence, transition planning, and building operational playbooks
Oversee school and regional budgets, KPIs, and financial performance, holding Directors accountable for meeting goals
Support enrollment and staffing efforts at the school level to meet regional targets
Administer school audits, maintain a regular visitation schedule, and drive continuous quality improvement across the region
Ensure schools are safe, well-maintained, and welcoming, in partnership with the Facilities Manager
Serve as an escalation point for issues Directors can't resolve independently, and ensure Directors have consistent access to leadership
Conduct outreach to ensure staff and families have a positive experience at Magical Beginnings
What You Will Need to Succeed:
Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in early education organizations
Proven experience managing multi-unit operations
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills, especially in building and managing relationships
Strong business acumen, with solid management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Flexibility, collaboration, and advocacy as both an individual contributor and team leader
Willingness to work a full-time schedule that may include evenings and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and move for approximately 60% of the workday without discomfort
Ability to sit and perform computer work for extended periods as needed
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to travel between schools on a weekly basis

What We Can Offer: We believe in work-life balance, and we have fun together too. We offer competitive wages based on education and experience, full-time benefits, and flexible schedules. We live by our motto: With Care, We Care. We value our staff and provide:

Competitive pay based on education and experience
Paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and a paid week-long winter break
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Additional ancillary benefits, such as critical illness and accident coverage 401(k) plan with company match
Free counseling, fitness, and self-care programs through employer-paid EAPSignificant childcare discounts and parental leave
Paid certification courses through Penn Foster, paid professional development days, and career advancement opportunities$100,000 - $110,000 a year

If you're an experienced leader ready to build something meaningful and help shape Magical Beginnings' expansion into Long Island, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as Regional Director of Operations. Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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