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
Salary: $95,000–$100,000 annually based on experience
Required: Early Childhood Experience
Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based
Territory: Houston Metro Area, Texas | Multi-State Region
Travel: Approximately 85 percent
Required: Early Childhood Experience
Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based
Territory: Houston Metro Area, Texas | Multi-State Region
Travel: Approximately 85 percent
Location Requirements:
This field-based role is based in the Houston metropolitan area and supports multiple childcare centers across Texas and neighboring 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 Houston Metro Area. 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 act as a strategic partner to franchise owners, helping improve enrollment, financial results, 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 business performance 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 staffing, operations, 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 state childcare licensing regulations
- Maintain consistent quality across all centers through regular site visits and evaluations
Growth and Center Support
- Support new center openings, staffing, licensing, 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
- 5+ years experience as a multi-unit leader, district manager, or regional operations leader
- Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and compliance standards
- Proven ability to analyze financial performance including profit and loss statements
- Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Excellent business acumen, problem-solving, and analytical thinking
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools
- Ability to travel approximately 85 percent
- Reliable transportation required
Why Join The Learning Experience:
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
- High-visibility leadership role across a growing region
- Opportunity to influence performance across multiple childcare centers
- Career growth within a nationally recognized early education organization
