Area Manager - CO

Learning Care Group • Aurora, CO

7d • $89,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Area Manager leads the performance and operations of 6–8 locations within the Denver area. The role drives school performance, operational excellence, quality and safety standards, leadership development, and an exceptional customer experience. It requires strong leadership, strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and travel between sites. The Area Manager reports directly to the District Manager and has 6–8 direct reports.

The position develops and executes area-wide business plans, supports growth and enrollment, manages budgets and costs, monitors performance metrics, and implements improvements across locations. It also recruits, trains, coaches, and evaluates School Directors while promoting consistent operational execution, compliance, and customer service.

Requirements

• Five years of progressive leadership experience in a general manager or equivalent role in retail, hospitality, or a similar customer-facing sector.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving performance targets and improving unit-level KPIs.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and people skills.
• Analytical mindset and ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel at least 75% of the time to school locations in the district.
• Valid driver's license and clear motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, retail management, operations, or a related field, or equivalent management experience.
• Proficiency with PowerBI or other data analytics systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute area-wide business plans aligned with company targets.
• Ensure performance targets are met, emphasizing school growth and enrollment, safety, and compliance.
• Collaborate with School Directors to improve school performance, achieve performance metrics, and increase profitability.
• Cascade priorities to School Directors and ensure consistent execution across locations.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability; monitor area targets and KPIs.
• Use data to identify and implement improvements in quality, marketing, community presence, enrollment, and efficiency.
• Prepare and manage area-level budgets and monitor expenses and operational costs.
• Review location-level financial metrics and take corrective actions to improve efficiency and cost control.
• Identify trends and opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the area.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and promptly and professionally resolve escalated customer issues.
• Ensure consistent operational execution across schools, including workforce management, quality, and compliance.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop School Directors; conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching.
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, training, and succession planning.

Benefits

• Salary range of $89,000–$95,000, with compensation based on position, education, and experience; paid bi-weekly.
• Eligibility for a Support Central bonus program based on annual achievement of company performance.
• Company-issued laptop, iPhone, and iPad, plus mileage reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage; prepaid legal services; pet insurance; and identity theft protection.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan after 30 days of employment, with a company match on elective deferrals after one year of employment.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement.
• Childcare discount available to all employees.
• Corporate partner discounts.
• Flexible Paid Time Off for Corporate employees, with no set accrual for vacation or sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed