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
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, Management, or related field (Master’s 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.
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