Hybrid District Manager

at The Learning Experience

• Job title: District Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $95,000 - $100,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dallas, United States

About the role

• District Manager supporting franchise childcare centers across Dallas Metro area. Guiding operational excellence and brand standards with frequent travel across multi-state region.

Responsibilities

• Ensure franchisee compliance with standard operating procedures, franchise agreements, and state childcare licensing regulations
• Analyze center-level performance trends, including enrollment metrics and profit and loss statements, to identify opportunities for improvement
• Execute regional operational strategies to drive enrollment, retention, productivity, quality outcomes, and brand awareness
• Serve as a field leader and brand ambassador, ensuring all centers consistently meet The Learning Experience operational, quality, and brand standards
• Act as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners, providing guidance on operations, staffing, enrollment growth, and financial
• Train and communicate new initiatives, systems, and programs while building engagement and adoption.
• Partner with Marketing to evaluate enrollment trends and implement regional action plans
• Support franchisees with licensing, marketing, advertising, hiring, training, and opening of new centers
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with franchise owners, center leaders, corporate partners, and internal teams
• Research and share best practices, data, and insights to support talent attraction, retention, and customer growth
• Proactively identify issues, resolve challenges, and escalate concerns when appropriate
• Continuously work to improve performance across the assigned region and the broader organization

Requirements

• Proven experience as a multi-unit operator or field leader, preferably in early childhood education, franchising, or service-based industries
• Strong understanding of profit and loss statements and financial performance analysis
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent project management, business writing, and reporting skills
• Strong computer and technical skills, including Microsoft Office and reporting tools
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including occasional weekends or holidays
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 85 percent of the time
• Reliable transportation required; fixed and variable car allowance included in compensation.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources