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Patch is hiring a Regional Childcare Director - Remote

About the Role

Patch is looking for a Regional Childcare Director to play a pivotal role in managing and supporting caregivers across 7-10 back up childcare sites remotely. You will be accountable for site success metrics, caregiver management, customer success, and compliance, directly contributing to our mission of making high-quality, affordable, and accessible childcare a reality for every family.

What You'll Do

  • Remotely manage a team of 15+ caregivers through messages and phone calls.
  • Support caregiver recruitment, training, professional development, and retention, including creating individualized plans and conducting performance reviews.
  • Coordinate caregiver schedules and staffing needs across sites.
  • Assist with caregiver payroll and HR systems.
  • Be available on-call for caregivers to offer timely assistance and guidance during emergencies and troubleshoot issues.
  • Develop and deliver ongoing training programs for staff.
  • Assist with driving enrollment of new families and utilization of services across sites.
  • Support caregivers in recruiting families through in-person events, flyering, and employee presentations.
  • Monitor success metrics across sites.
  • Serve as point of contact for parents who need additional support, maintaining high-quality communication standards.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, conduct quality assessments, and monitor safety procedures.
  • Visit each site 1-2 times per year to support team morale and inspect the space and operations.
  • Provide leadership, strategic guidance, and identify growth opportunities.

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of experience in a multi-site management or operations role with a successful track record managing employees remotely.
  • Experience in multi-site operational management in childcare, healthcare, retail, nonprofit, logistics, or other relevant industries.
  • Understanding of managing a part-time workforce and inspiring retention and performance.
  • Comfortable navigating a range of digital tools and systems, quickly learning new platforms.
  • Flexible and willing to embrace evolution and change in a growing company.
  • Stellar leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Committed to being reachable, proactive, and responsive, especially in high-need situations.
  • Excel in maintaining compliance with regulations and quality standards.
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, business management, operations, or a related field.

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree.
  • Solid understanding of the childcare landscape, including industry and regulatory best practices.
  • Speak a language besides English.

Team & Environment

You will manage a team of 15+ caregivers across 7-10 sites with support from the Patch leadership team.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position.

Required Skills
Childcare ManagementProgram DevelopmentBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceStaff TrainingOperational OversightStakeholder CommunicationStrategic PlanningPerformance AnalysisTravel CoordinationPolicy ImplementationQuality Assurance
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Patch

A mission-driven organization focused on providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible childcare for frontline workers across the United States.

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Posted 7 months ago