District Manager

World Headquarters•Houston, TX

22h•$95,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced District Manager to support franchise childcare centers across the Houston Metro Area and surrounding markets. This field-based leadership role focuses on protecting brand standards, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance within licensed childcare environments. The District Manager serves as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners and center leadership teams, helping improve enrollment, financial performance, team development, and overall center quality. The ideal candidate has experience leading teams in regulated childcare settings and thrives in a high-travel, relationship-driven environment.

Requirements

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 communication, coaching, and project management skills
Strong business acumen and analytical thinking
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 85 percent
Reliable transportation required
Early Childhood Experience

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 center performance
Analyze enrollment data and profit and loss statements to identify operational improvement opportunities
Communicate and train on new initiatives, systems, and operational updates
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, franchise agreements, and Texas childcare licensing regulations
Partner with Marketing to evaluate enrollment trends and implement regional action plans
Support centers with licensing, hiring, staff training, and new center openings
Build strong, trust-based relationships with franchise owners, center leaders, and corporate partners
Proactively identify challenges, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when appropriate
Continuously improve performance across the district and the broader organization