District Manager- IA

Learning Care Group•Des Peres, MO

4d•$112,000 - $116,000

About The Position

The District Manager leads and manages approximately 13 Learning Care Group schools in the Des Moines, Iowa area. The role oversees school business operations, profit and loss, and education and learning, while supporting school leaders and staff. Approximately 75% of the position’s time is spent in the schools. The District Manager is responsible for delivering a high-quality early childhood learning and child care experience, maintaining safe and compliant facilities and programs, growing enrollment and revenue, controlling expenses, and achieving budgeted profitability.

Requirements

Meet childcare state licensing requirements for education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in multi-unit management in a service industry, retail, hospitality, healthcare, or education.
Demonstrated ability to build and coach a team of individual business unit leaders.

Nice To Haves

Experience or education in Early Childhood Education or education is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, and energize employees to accomplish the company’s vision, mission, and values.
Create a positive work environment and inspire trust and loyalty among school employees.
Support and interact with school management and staff, spending approximately 75% of the time in the schools.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain talent.
Develop and implement tactical marketing programs.
Manage school facilities for safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and improvement.
Provide an exceptional childhood learning environment and quality child care experience that exceeds customer expectations.
Manage safety and security programs for children.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local licensing and regulatory requirements.
Implement and ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, programs, and processes.
Lead or maintain certification and accreditation programs and efforts.
Establish an environment of learning.
Direct implementation of standardized education and curriculum programs.
Maximize school enrollment and sales revenue.
Control and manage expenses and achieve budgeted profitability.
Advise schools on business and operational systems and improvements to support growth and profitability.
Manage and collect cash.

Benefits

Salary range of $112,000–$116,000, based on position, education, and experience; paid bi-weekly.
Eligible 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 (FSAs).
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Pre-paid legal services, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
401(k) plan eligibility 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 (PTO), with no set vacation or sick time accrual.