District Manager- IA

Learning Care; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Education assistance including tuition

Childcare discount for employees

Corporate partner discounts

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a District Manager to lead and manage approximately 13 schools surrounding Des Moines, IA, overseeing all business operations, profit and loss, and education/learning initiatives.

You will spend about 75% of your time in the schools, building a strong team, driving enrollment and revenue growth, while ensuring safety, licensing compliance, and program quality across sites. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must meet childcare state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years experience in multi-unit management in a service industry, retail, hospitality, healthcare or in the education area.
• Demonstrated ability to build and coach a team of individual business unit leaders.
• Early Childhood Education/Education field preferred, however not required.

Responsibilities

• Leading, inspiring and energizing employees to accomplish the Company vision, mission and values.
• Creating a positive enjoyable work environment, inspiring trust and loyalty among all school employees.
• Support and interact with school management and staff by spending approximately 75% of your time in your respective schools.
• Recruiting/hiring/training/development and retaining superior talent.
• Developing and implementing creative tactical marketing programs.
• Proactively managing all center facilities regarding safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and improvements.
• Providing an exceptional childhood learning environment/quality child care service experience that exceeds customer expectations.
• Managing safety and security programs for children.
• Ensuring all Federal/State/Local licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Implementing and ensuring adherence to all company policies, procedures, programs and processes.
• Leading and/or maintaining appropriate certification and accreditation programs and efforts.
• Establishing an environment of learning.
• Directing the implementation of standardized education and curriculum programs.
• Maximizing school enrollment and sales revenue.
• Controlling and managing expenses.
• Achieving budgeted profitability.
• Advising the schools on business and operational systems and improvements to help grow and become more profitable.
• Managing and collecting cash

Skills

Multi-site leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Are you a District Manager looking for a new challenge in a growing company? Want to have an extremely rewarding career with the second largest early childhood education company?
As a District Manager for the Learning Care Group you will be leading and managing approximately 13 schools surrounding Des Moines, IA to include all business operations, profit and loss, and education/learning.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leading, inspiring and energizing employees to accomplish the Company vision, mission and values.
• Creating a positive enjoyable work environment, inspiring trust and loyalty among all school employees.
• Support and interact with school management and staff by spending approximately 75% of your time in your respective schools.
• Recruiting/hiring/training/development and retaining superior talent.
• Developing and implementing creative tactical marketing programs.
• Proactively managing all center facilities regarding safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and improvements.
• Providing an exceptional childhood learning environment/quality child care service experience that exceeds customer expectations.
• Managing safety and security programs for children.
• Ensuring all Federal/State/Local licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Implementing and ensuring adherence to all company policies, procedures, programs and processes.
• Leading and/or maintaining appropriate certification and accreditation programs and efforts.
• Establishing an environment of learning.
• Directing the implementation of standardized education and curriculum programs.
• Maximizing school enrollment and sales revenue.
• Controlling and managing expenses.
• Achieving budgeted profitability.
• Advising the schools on business and operational systems and improvements to help grow and become more profitable.
• Managing and collecting cash

Job Requirements:

• Must meet childcare state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years experience in multi-unit management in a service industry, retail, hospitality, healthcare or in the education area.
• Demonstrated ability to build and coach a team of individual business unit leaders.
• Early Childhood Education/Education field preferred, however not required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation based on position, education and experience. Bi-weekly paid.
• Salary range $112,000-$116,000
• This position is also eligible for our Support Central bonus program which is based on annual achievement of company performance.
• Equipment Provided: Company-issued laptop, iPhone, and iPad, plus mileage reimbursement.

Health and Wellness Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for a variety of health and welfare benefits based on their Full-time or Part-time status on their date of hire, which include medical, dental, vision, healthcare & dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pre-paid legal, pet insurance and identity theft protection.
• Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k)-retirement plan after 30 days of employment. Participating employees are also eligible to receive a company provided match on their elective deferrals once they reach 1 year of employment with the company.

Employee Perks/Discounts:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
• Childcare discount available to all employees
• Corporate partner Discounts
• This position is eligible for paid time off. All Corporate employees are enrolled in our Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plan. This plan allows for flexibility and discretion between employees and managers in taking time off - with no set accrual for vacation or sick time. Employees can use Flexible PTO for any reason and is compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Work Act.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.