District Manager

The Learning Experience - World Headquarters•Charlotte, NC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Join The Learning Experience as a District Manager, a high-impact leadership role supporting multiple childcare centers across the Charlotte region and neighboring states. This field-based position focuses on driving operational performance, coaching center leadership teams, and ensuring compliance within licensed childcare environments. The successful candidate will partner with franchise owners to improve enrollment, financial performance, team development, and overall center quality. This role is ideal for a strong multi-site leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-travel environment and enjoys influencing results across multiple locations.

Requirements

Early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare environment
3–5+ years experience as a multi-unit leader, district manager, or field-based manager
Strong understanding of profit and loss statements and operational performance metrics
Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and compliance standards
Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills
Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools
Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including occasional weekends or holidays
Ability to travel approximately 85 percent
Reliable transportation required; car allowance included in compensation
Candidates must live within 30 miles of a major airport and be able to travel frequently for onsite center visits

Responsibilities

Drive operational excellence across multiple childcare centers within the region
Execute strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, and overall center performance
Analyze enrollment trends, financial performance, and profit and loss statements to identify growth opportunities
Serve as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners and center leadership teams
Provide guidance on operations, staffing, enrollment growth, and performance improvement
Build strong, trust-based relationships across franchise and corporate teams
Train and coach center leaders on operational best practices, systems, and new initiatives
Support rollout of company programs, processes, and performance expectations
Partner with Marketing to align enrollment strategies and local execution
Ensure compliance with company standards, franchise agreements, and state childcare licensing regulations
Maintain consistent quality and operational standards through regular site visits
Support new center openings, licensing, hiring, training, and operational readiness
Identify challenges early, resolve issues, and escalate risks when needed
Continuously improve performance across the region and broader organization