District Manager

The Learning Experience - World Headquarters; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Learning Experience - World Headquarters is seeking a District Manager to lead and optimize a portfolio of franchise childcare centers in the Dallas market and surrounding region. You will work with franchise owners and Center Directors to elevate operations, enrollment, leadership development, and financial performance, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role demands 5+ years in multi-site leadership within licensed childcare, strong P&L acumen, and a proven coaching mindset

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-unit, district, franchise, or field operations leadership experience.
• Experience coaching and developing multi-site leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of childcare operations, licensing, and compliance.
• Ability to analyze P&L statements, budgets, KPIs, and business performance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple childcare centers across the assigned territory.
• Conduct regular onsite visits and coach Center Directors and leadership teams.
• Drive enrollment, retention, staffing, family experience, and operational performance.
• Analyze P&L statements, labor, enrollment, revenue, and key performance indicators.
• Partner with franchise owners on business planning, growth opportunities, and operational improvements.
• Coach and develop Center Directors while supporting recruiting, training, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with childcare licensing, franchise agreements, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Support licensing visits, operational reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with Marketing and other teams to strengthen enrollment and local market performance.
• Support new center openings and operational readiness throughout the region.

Skills

Leadership

P&L analysis

Coaching

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Childcare Benefits
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Salary

$100,000–$115,000 annually

Employment Type

Full-Time | Field Based

Territory

Dallas, TX Based | Multi-State Region

Travel

Approximately 85% Local & Multi-State

Required

Early Childhood Education Experience

Lead Performance. Develop Leaders. Support Growing Childcare Centers.

The Learning Experience is seeking an experiencedDistrict Manager to drive operational performance across a portfolio of franchise childcare centers in the Dallas market and surrounding region. This field-based leader partners with franchise owners and Center Directors to strengthen operations, increase enrollment, develop leadership teams, improve financial performance, and maintain high standards for quality and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support multiple childcare centers across the assigned territory
• Conduct regular onsite visits and coach Center Directors and leadership teams
• Drive enrollment, retention, staffing, family experience, and operational performance
• Analyze P&L statements, labor, enrollment, revenue, and key performance indicators
• Partner with franchise owners on business planning, growth opportunities, and operational improvements
• Coach and develop Center Directors while supporting recruiting, training, and retention
• Ensure compliance with childcare licensing, franchise agreements, safety requirements, and company standards
• Support licensing visits, operational reviews, and corrective action plans
• Partner with Marketing and other teams to strengthen enrollment and local market performance
• Support new center openings and operational readiness throughout the region

Qualifications

• Early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare environment required
• 5+ years of multi-unit, district, franchise, or field operations leadership experience preferred
• Experience coaching and developing multi-site leadership teams
• Strong understanding of childcare operations, licensing, and compliance
• Ability to analyze P&L statements, budgets, KPIs, and business performance
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or related field preferred
• Must reside within the Dallas market and be able to travel approximately 85% locally and throughout the multi-state region
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Why Join TLE

• Competitive $90,000–$100,000 salary and comprehensive benefits
• High-impact leadership role supporting a growing childcare portfolio
• Opportunity to influence enrollment, leadership development, and operational performance
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities