Regional Manager, Health & Safety
About The Position
Join the Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL) corporate team and help shape a nationally recognized leader in early childhood education! GSL supports approximately 675+ Goddard School locations across the U.S., helping franchisees deliver high-quality, play-based learning to more than 100,000 children and families. Our corporate team drives the strategy, systems, and support that enable schools across the network to thrive. The Regional Manager, Health and Safety provides strong leadership to a team of regional Health and Safety Specialists, guiding and influencing franchisees to consistently adhere to GSL's quality assurance program. This role maintains a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for children in the program while ensuring full compliance with health and safety standards, coaching the team, and using data to reduce risk across the region. By keeping schools safe and compliant, this role supports our mission of creating joyful, supportive environments where children flourish, living out our value of Grow Together.
Requirements
- People leadership coaching and developing a team of Health and Safety Specialists
- Influence and change management, driving franchisee compliance without direct authority
- Data-driven risk analysis, translating trends into action plans
- Conflict management and sound judgment under complex, sensitive situations
- At least 3 years of experience working in an early childhood program, industry, or setting in a leadership role, or in franchise operations with business experience
- At least 3 years of experience influencing, enforcing, and measuring compliance standards
- At least 2 years of experience managing a portfolio of clients, sites, or projects
- Knowledgeable in state childcare licensing regulations across the system
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting technology
- Ability to travel up to 60%
Nice To Haves
- Relationship-building across franchisees, schools, and Regional Directors
- Presentation and training delivery skill
- Organizational and time management discipline across a multi-site portfolio
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a diverse team to achieve departmental goals and foster professional growth
- Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and open dialogue
- Cultivate a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and accountability
- Identify and implement initiatives that improve team performance and operational efficiency
- Empower team members to take ownership of their portfolio and projects
- Collaborate with Regional Directors to support schools and team members in achieving performance goals
- Facilitate franchisee training within the region to influence and educate stakeholders on health and safety compliance
- Provide oversight of health and safety training for new schools opening in the region
- Coach and develop the skill set of Health and Safety Specialists to better assess and support portfolio performance
- Travel with team members to observe the QA process in action and role-model best practices
- Provide regular feedback that inspires continuous improvement and open dialogue
- Make informed, data-driven decisions to navigate challenges and maximize opportunities
- Analyze and address issues in a timely manner, demonstrating adaptability in complex situations
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends and risks within the region, markets, and schools, creating plans to reduce identified risk
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
