District Manager
Benefits:
- Childcare Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Required: Early Childhood Experience
Salary: $95,000–$100,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off and more
Territory: Boston Metro Area, Massachusetts | Multi-State Northeast Region
Travel: Approximately 85 percent
Salary: $95,000–$100,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off and more
Territory: Boston Metro Area, Massachusetts | Multi-State Northeast Region
Travel: Approximately 85 percent
Location Requirements
This field-based role is based in the Boston metropolitan area and supports multiple childcare centers across Massachusetts and neighboring Northeast markets. Candidates must live within 30 miles of a major airport and be able to travel frequently for onsite center visits.
Job Overview
Join The Learning Experience as a District Manager supporting multiple childcare centers across the Boston Metro Area and surrounding markets. This high-impact leadership role focuses on driving operational performance, coaching center leadership teams, and ensuring compliance across licensed childcare environments.
In this role, you will partner with franchise owners to improve enrollment, financial performance, team development, and overall center quality. This position is ideal for a strong multi-site leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-travel environment and enjoys influencing results across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
Multi Site Operations and Performance
- Drive operational excellence across multiple childcare centers within the region
- Execute strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, and overall center performance
- Analyze enrollment trends, financial performance, and profit and loss statements to identify growth opportunities
Franchise and Leadership Partnership
- Serve as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners and center leadership teams
- Provide guidance on operations, staffing, enrollment growth, and performance improvement
- Build strong, trust-based relationships across franchise and corporate teams
Training and Program Implementation
- Train and coach center leaders on operational best practices, systems, and new initiatives
- Support rollout of company programs, processes, and performance expectations
- Partner with Marketing to align enrollment strategies and local execution
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with company standards, franchise agreements, and Massachusetts childcare licensing regulations
- Maintain consistent quality and operational standards through regular site visits
Growth and Center Support
- Support new center openings, licensing, hiring, training, and operational readiness
- Identify challenges early, resolve issues, and escalate risks when needed
- Continuously improve performance across the region and broader organization
Qualifications
- Required: Early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare environment
- 3–5+ years experience as a multi-unit leader, district manager, or field-based manager
- Strong understanding of profit and loss statements and operational performance metrics
- Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and compliance standards, including Massachusetts requirements preferred
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools
- Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including occasional weekends or holidays
- Ability to travel approximately 85 percent
- Reliable transportation required; car allowance included in compensation
Why Join The Learning Experience
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
- High-visibility leadership role across a key Northeast market
- Opportunity to influence performance across multiple childcare centers
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Mission-driven organization focused on early childhood education excellence
