About the role

  • District Manager supporting franchise childcare centers across a multi-state region. Focus on operational excellence, compliance, and brand standards in early education.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a field leader and brand ambassador, ensuring centers consistently meet company standards and operational expectations
  • Act as a business consultant to franchise owners, providing guidance on operations, staffing, enrollment growth, and quality improvement
  • Execute district strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, and brand performance
  • Analyze enrollment trends and profit and loss statements to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Communicate and train on new initiatives, systems, and operational updates to drive engagement and consistency
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, franchise agreements, and state childcare licensing regulations
  • Partner with Marketing to evaluate enrollment trends and implement district action plans
  • Support centers with licensing, hiring, staff training, and new location openings
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with franchise owners, center teams, and corporate partners
  • Research and share performance data and best practices to support talent attraction and customer retention
  • Proactively identify challenges, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when appropriate
  • Continuously work to improve performance across the district and the broader organization

Requirements

  • Early Childhood Experience
  • Experience leading teams in a licensed or compliance-driven childcare environment preferred
  • Proven experience as a multi-unit operator, district leader, or franchise consultant
  • Strong understanding of state childcare licensing frameworks and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze profit and loss statements and operational metrics
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools
  • Strong project management, business writing, and communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including occasional weekends or holidays
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 85 percent
  • Reliable transportation required; fixed and variable car allowance included in compensation

Benefits

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

Job title

District Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$95,000 - $100,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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