Regional Manager - Northern California

AlphaBEST Education•San Ramon, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

AlphaBEST is seeking a seasoned, strategic Regional Manager to oversee operations across 14 and expanding school districts in Northern California. The role is remote and based in the Sacramento area, with frequent travel to partner districts in the East Bay and San Jose area. The Regional Manager owns the region’s financial performance, drives operational quality and business growth, develops and supervises regional leaders, and cultivates strong relationships with school districts, families, staff, licensing authorities, and community partners. The position calls for deep knowledge of California’s Expanded Learning field and the ability to lead teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong program outcomes.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of California’s Expanded Learning field.
Experience managing teams and cultivating strong district relationships.
Ability to lead regional operations and manage financial performance, including P&L, profitability, and controllable expenses.
Ability to travel frequently to partner districts in the East Bay and San Jose area; must live in Northern California.

Responsibilities

Develop, recommend, and implement regional policies and procedures to maximize revenue from existing sites.
Analyze profit-and-loss data and ensure school sites meet productivity and financial goals.
Own regional P&L and promote revenue, profitability, and business growth.
Manage controllable expenses and staffing needs to improve regional profitability and quality.
Guide AlphaBEST staff in operating locations and sites successfully.
Monitor enrollment, retention, productivity, quality, and brand awareness across the region.
Maintain knowledge of AlphaBEST operating procedures and state childcare licensing regulations, and ensure compliance at assigned sites.
Evaluate enrollment trends and share data with the Regional Director to collaborate on enrollment growth.
Build trusting relationships with team members, address concerns, seek resources to resolve problems, and escalate issues appropriately.
Improve overall regional performance while considering internal and external customer perspectives.
Communicate and train teams on new initiatives to promote engagement.
Develop a high-performing team and evaluate Area Managers against policies and objectives.
Conduct annual and semiannual performance evaluations of Area Managers.
Coach Area Managers in performance management and change management, and support staff development and a creative, innovative, collaborative culture.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Area Managers in the assigned region.
Promote leadership skills and provide Area Managers access to training and development opportunities.
Maintain communication with contractors, parents, staff, Area Managers, and other stakeholders, and assist with decision-making as needed.
Set priorities, clarify team direction and strategy, provide feedback and guidance, and hold Area Managers and regional office staff accountable.
Develop and motivate Site Directors and the District Team, establish clear expectations, recognize results and behavior, create development opportunities, and proactively manage retention risks and change.
Represent AlphaBEST at community engagement functions and promote its programs, student success stories, and core values.
Execute the AlphaBEST sales process and take responsibility for goals that support enrollment and successful daily business operations.
Maintain customer satisfaction, maximize enrollment, and minimize student withdrawals.
Ensure staff are prepared to plan and implement a high-quality early childhood program.
Build relationships with Early Childhood Education leaders, state licensing authorities, and community contacts.
Align staffing levels with enrollment and maintain a focus on quality and educational excellence.