Director of Real Estate

Kiddie Academy International, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiddie Academy International, Inc. is seeking a Director of Real Estate for a rewarding remote position based in Kansas City. This leadership role involves assisting franchisees with real estate transactions and requires extensive experience in retail real estate and strong negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, with a focus on making a meaningful impact in the educational child care sector.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical and life insurance

100% company-paid dental and vision for you and your family

401K with 4% employer match

Childcare tuition discounts

Generous paid time off including vacation, PTO, holidays

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer days for supporting nonprofits

Commission eligibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail real estate preferred.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions, leases, and contracts.
• Ability to network with brokers and developers.

Responsibilities

• Assist franchisees with securing real estate through lease or purchase agreements.
• Negotiate leases and purchase agreements efficiently.
• Provide ongoing support to franchisees in Kansas City region.

Skills

Franchising experience

Retail real estate experience

Child care commercial real estate experience

Negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Site selection software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remote in Kansas City, MO

Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000 per year

Description

About the position

This is a rewarding long-term career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care corporate team, as well as our franchisees, impacting communities nationwide. As the Director of Real Estate, you will assist franchisees with securing real estate through lease or purchase agreements for their Academy operations. This is an “in-market” REMOTE position.

Although our corporate office is in Abingdon, MD, we seek the best qualified candidate residing in the Kansas City, Missouri area to better support our franchisees in that region.

Why you?

You are an experienced professional with a positive outlook and a passion for making an impact. You seek a long-term career with a company committed to work-life balance, respect, kindness, and transparency. You are an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and skilled at multitasking.

Your Skills and Experience

• Franchising experience preferred
• 5+ years of retail real estate experience
• Child care commercial real estate experience preferred
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions, leases, and contracts
• Ability to network with brokers and developers
• Negotiation skills for leases and purchase agreements
• Understanding of tenant improvements and lease terms
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with site selection software, demographics, mapping tools
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat
• Persuasive and aggressive negotiation skills
• Ability to travel 20-25%
• Process-driven, creative, detail-oriented
• Team player with ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Qualifications

Why us?

Since 1981, Kiddie Academy has been a leader in educational child care. In 2025, ranked #86 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, and recognized as a top place to work by Baltimore Business Journal for five years. We support 345+ Academies across 39 states and D.C., with ongoing development in multiple locations.

Benefits you'll love

• Salary of $150,000-$160,000 annually
• Commission eligibility
• 100% company-paid medical and life insurance
• 100% company-paid dental and vision for you and your family
• 401K with 4% employer match
• Childcare tuition discounts
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off including vacation, PTO, holidays
• Paid volunteer days for supporting nonprofits