District Manager

The Learning Experience - World Headquarters; Edison (NJ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A national childcare franchise is seeking a District Manager to oversee franchise childcare centers across Central NJ and Eastern PA. This role demands a strong leader with multi-unit experience in early childhood education, requiring approximately 85% travel. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards, analyzing center performance, and coaching franchise owners. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and a Bachelor's degree. Competitive salary with benefits including 401(k) matching and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in early childhood education as a multi-unit operator.
• Strong understanding of profit and loss statements.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel approximately 85% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure franchisee compliance with operational standards.
• Analyze performance trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted consultant to franchise owners.
• Train and communicate new initiatives to enhance engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Details

• Required: Early Childhood Experience
• Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually
• Territory: Central NJ, Eastern PA
• Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based
• Travel: Approximately 85 percent

Location Requirements

This role supports a multi-state district and requires close proximity within 30 miles of a major airport, along with the ability to drive to neighboring states for frequent onsite center visits. Candidates located in Central NJ/Eastern PA areas are preferred.

Job Overview

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced District Manager to support and guide franchise childcare centers across Central NJ and Eastern PA. This field leadership role is responsible for protecting brand standards, driving operational excellence, and partnering with franchise owners to improve performance across enrollment, quality, financial results, and team development. The ideal candidate is a strong business operator with multi-unit or franchise experience who thrives in a high-travel, relationship-driven role and enjoys coaching leaders to achieve results. Candidates who bring a combination of early childhood education, franchise, and multi-unit leadership experience will be strongly favored.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure franchisee compliance with standard operating procedures, franchise agreements, and state childcare licensing regulations
• Analyze center-level performance trends, including enrollment metrics and profit and loss statements, to identify opportunities for improvement
• Execute regional operational strategies to drive enrollment, retention, productivity, quality outcomes, and brand awareness
• Serve as a field leader and brand ambassador, ensuring all centers consistently meet The Learning Experience operational, quality, and brand standards
• Act as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners, providing guidance on operations, staffing, enrollment growth, and financial performance
• Train and communicate new initiatives, systems, and programs while building engagement and adoption
• Partner with Marketing to evaluate enrollment trends and implement regional action plans
• Support franchisees with licensing, marketing, advertising, hiring, training, and opening of new centers
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with franchise owners, center leaders, corporate partners, and internal teams
• Research and share best practices, data, and insights to support talent attraction, retention, and customer growth
• Proactively identify issues, resolve challenges, and escalate concerns when appropriate
• Continuously work to improve performance across the assigned region and the broader organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience in early childhood education as a multi-unit operator or field leader
• Strong understanding of profit and loss statements and financial performance analysis
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent project management, business writing, and reporting skills
• Strong computer and technical skills, including Microsoft Office and reporting tools
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including occasional weekends or holidays
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 85 percent of the time
• Reliable transportation required; fixed and variable car allowance included in compensation

Why Apply

• High-impact leadership role with visibility across a growing national organization
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Work alongside mission-driven leaders passionate about early childhood education

Flexible work from home options available.