District Manager

Child Development Schools, Inc.•Columbus, GA

About The Position

Founded in 1988, Child Development Schools is headquartered in Austin, TX operating over 260 childcare centers in 11 states. Our three early childhood education brands are Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years. We have a great opportunity for a District Manager to join our growing company! Through their leadership, the District Manager is responsible for achieving company goals and growth, employee relations, business trends, and ensuring that company policies and standards are being met in each school. The District Manager is specifically tasked with the management of Directors and support teams in the schools assigned to their district, and work alongside them to ensure they develop personally and professionally.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years as a School Director; two (2) years management experience in a multi-school or multi-site environment, preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Business preferred
Solid experience in managing profit and loss statements
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements
Must be a team player and leader
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Ability to solve complex issues and conflicts
Demonstrates compassion and is respectful toward all constituencies
Ability to interact and work with diverse cultures
Assumes responsibility of district and makes sound decisions
Proficient in Word, Excel, and Google Sheets
Ability to travel within the district every week
Requires a valid driver's license and maintains a good driving record

Responsibilities

Visit each school within the district at least every two weeks
Complete quarterly reviews using the company financial and safety checklists along with the applicable state licensing and sanitation checklists to assure compliance with all requirements
Evaluate school adherence to the company safety manual with emphasis on equipment and vehicle maintenance, building security, teacher supervision, and driver qualifications
Review school revenue and expense reporting to assure accuracy and discuss budgetary status, oulining areas for improvement and recognizing exceptional performance with each visit
Monitor accounts receivable to ensure vaildity and collectability of all outstanding accounts
Evaluate each schools' overall program quality to ensure company curriculum and "best practices" are implemented correctly in each classroom
Provide School Directors with continuous feedback regarding performance
Complete documented performance evaluations on an annual basis and develop professional development plans for all School Directors
Develop strong community relationships with other early childhood organizations to enhance the company brand and create potential opportunities for collaboration
Review and confirm that School Directors appropriately prepare commitment to excellence reports.
Assist the School Directors with budget preparation and submit to corporate for approval
Suggest improvements and policy modifications that will enhance our corporate environment