District Manager

The Learning Experience - World Headquarters; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - World Headquarters is seeking a District Manager based in Long Island, NY, overseeing operations across multiple centers. You will drive enrollment growth, develop Center Directors, and strengthen franchise partnerships to maintain high standards of early childhood education, safety, and performance.

This field-based role requires leading teams, analyzing performance, and implementing strategic initiatives to support center growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of multi-unit operations leadership experience in childcare or related field.
• Experience in franchise operations or multi-unit businesses.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong business acumen, financial analysis, and operational management skills.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, profitability, and family satisfaction.
• Analyze center and territory performance, identify trends, and implement improvement plans.
• Coach Center Directors, develop leadership teams, and strengthen employee retention.
• Partner with franchise owners to provide business guidance and operational support.
• Coordinate new center openings, including licensing, hiring, training, and readiness.
• Collaborate with Marketing to improve enrollment, tours, and registrations.
• Ensure compliance with NY childcare licensing and franchise agreements.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve processes.
• Support corporate initiatives and strengthen relationships with franchisees and center teams.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Franchise operations

Communication skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Coaching leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business reporting systems

Job description

Benefits

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

Salary

• Salary: $95,000–$110,000 annually
• Location: Long Island, NY | Field-Based
• Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Schedule
• Travel: Approximately 85% | Local and Multi-State
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) and more

About the Role

The Learning Experience is hiring a District Manager based in Long Island, NY to oversee operations and business performance across multiple corporate-owned and franchise childcare centers.

This field-based role focuses on improving enrollment, developing Center Directors, strengthening franchise partnerships, and maintaining high standards of early childhood education, safety, and operational excellence.

We're seeking a results-driven multi-unit leader who can analyze performance, develop teams, and implement strategies that support center growth.

What You’ll Do

• Drive operational strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, profitability, and family satisfaction.
• Analyze center and territory performance, identify trends, and implement improvement plans.
• Coach Center Directors, develop leadership teams, and strengthen employee retention.
• Partner with franchise owners to provide business guidance and operational support.
• Coordinate new center openings, including licensing, hiring, training, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Marketing to improve enrollment, tours, and registrations.
• Ensure compliance with New York childcare licensing, employment regulations, franchise agreements, and company standards.
• Identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and improve processes.
• Support corporate initiatives and build strong relationships with franchisees and center teams.

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of multi-unit operations leadership experience, preferably in childcare, preschool, or early childhood education.
• Experience in franchise operations, multi-unit retail, restaurants, or service-based businesses considered.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Strong business acumen, financial analysis, and operational management skills.
• Experience coaching leaders, improving performance, and driving business growth.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong communication, project management, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business reporting systems.
• Ability to travel approximately 85% throughout the assigned territory.
• Must reside on Long Island, NY.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary of $95,000–$110,000 annually.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and 401(k).
• Vehicle allowance for business travel.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to influence performance across a growing early childhood education network.