Area Manager - Lead Teaching Teams & Growth

KinderCare Education; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, vision

Employee assistance program

Health & wellness program

Paid time off

Discounts for cell phones

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Area Manager to lead a portfolio of teaching staff across our centers. You will recruit, develop, and engage teams, ensuring quality and a consistent center experience that supports customer acquisition and retention.

You will collaborate with administrators, families, schools and district leaders to uphold licensing standards, drive educational excellence, and identify growth opportunities across the market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience, preferably in a multi-unit environment.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and lead multiple situations effectively
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors as needed
• Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred
• NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, motivate, and engage a highly talented team of teaching staff
• Drive consistent focus on quality, accreditation, and educational excellence throughout the market
• Manage a business portfolio, identify sales opportunities, and drive business decisions to improve revenue, customer retention, and acquisition
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, schools and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

State licensing knowledge

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Area Manager to lead a portfolio of teaching staff across our centers. You will recruit, develop, and engage teams, ensuring quality and a consistent center experience that supports customer acquisition and retention.

You will collaborate with administrators, families, schools and district leaders to uphold licensing standards, drive educational excellence, and identify growth opportunities across the market.