District Manager

World Headquarters•Kansas City, MO

57d•$95,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced District Manager to support franchise childcare centers across the Kansas City region 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 partners closely with franchise owners and center leadership teams to improve enrollment, financial performance, quality outcomes, and team development. The ideal candidate has experience leading teams in regulated childcare or compliance-driven environments and thrives in a high-travel, relationship-focused role.

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
Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including occasional weekends or holidays
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 85 percent
Reliable transportation required; fixed and variable car allowance included in compensation

Responsibilities

Serve as a field leader and brand ambassador, ensuring centers consistently meet company standards and operational expectations
Act as a trusted 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 trends and profit and loss statements to identify operational improvement opportunities
Communicate and train on new initiatives, systems, and operational updates to drive engagement and consistency
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, franchise agreements, and state childcare licensing regulations
Partner with Marketing to evaluate enrollment trends and implement district 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
Research and share performance data and best practices to support talent attraction and customer retention
Proactively identify challenges, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when appropriate
Continuously work to improve performance across the district and the broader organization