District Manager

World Headquarters•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring a District Manager to oversee operations and business performance across a portfolio of franchise childcare centers throughout the Greater Phoenix area and surrounding markets. This field-based leadership role focuses on developing Center Directors, strengthening franchise partnerships, increasing enrollment, and improving financial and operational performance. The role includes approximately 85% travel throughout the assigned territory and a Monday–Friday schedule. The District Manager conducts onsite center visits, evaluates operations and quality, coaches leaders, monitors business performance, supports staffing and development, and ensures compliance with childcare and company standards. The position also supports new center openings and partners with franchise owners and internal teams on business planning, enrollment, and operational improvements.

Requirements

Early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare environment.
Experience coaching and developing leaders across multiple locations.
Strong understanding of childcare center operations, licensing, staffing, and enrollment.
Experience analyzing P&L statements, budgets, labor expenses, revenue, and KPIs.
Strong business acumen, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Must reside within the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area or a nearby community with reasonable access to the assigned centers.
Ability to travel approximately 85% throughout the assigned territory.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of multi-unit, district, franchise, or field operations leadership experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
Franchise operations or multi-location business experience.

Responsibilities

Drive operational performance across multiple preschool, daycare, and early childhood education centers.
Conduct onsite visits to evaluate operations, staffing, classroom quality, and family experience.
Coach Center Directors and leadership teams to improve accountability and performance.
Partner with franchise owners on business planning, enrollment growth, and operational improvements.
Monitor enrollment, retention, staffing, labor costs, revenue, P&L, and key performance indicators.
Develop action plans to address performance gaps and strengthen center results.
Support recruiting, employee retention, training, and leadership development.
Ensure compliance with applicable childcare licensing, health, safety, franchise, and company standards.
Assist with licensing inspections, operational reviews, and corrective action plans.
Partner with Marketing and Operations to improve enrollment and family retention.
Support new center openings, staffing, and operational readiness throughout the territory.