Midwest District Manager

Kids & Company; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Daily Pay App

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Recognition

Job summary

Inspire Early Education in Schaumburg, IL seeks a District Manager to oversee 9 schools. You will lead, mentor, and develop School Directors, drive enrollment growth, and ensure top-quality educational experiences across sites.

Join a culture that values safety, learning, and engagement while managing regional performance, budgets, staffing, and regulatory compliance. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; associate degree or equivalent experience considered.
• 5-7 years of progressive leadership in Early Childhood Education, including multi-site roles.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing Center Directors to achieve operational excellence.
• Strong business acumen with budgets, labor, enrollment, revenue, and metrics across locations.
• Ability to travel regularly within the assigned region.
• Meet licensing, background check, health clearance, and certifications requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop Teams by coaching Center Directors and leadership teams.
• Drive Operational Excellence across 9 schools with licensing compliance.
• Grow Enrollment & Family Satisfaction through strategic initiatives.
• Manage Business Performance including revenue, occupancy, and expenses.
• Ensure Educational Quality with strong curriculum delivery and educator development.
• Recruit, Retain & Collaborate with Recruitment/HR/Enrollment/Facilities.
• Oversee Facilities maintenance and safety across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Associate's degree or equivalent experience considered

Job description

Inspire Young Minds. Build Your Career. Make an Impact.

Are you passionate about working with children and helping them grow, learn, and thrive? At Inspire Early Education, we create a joyful, inclusive environment where both children and educators flourish.

As a District Manager at Inspire Early Education, you embody our core values of being Confident, Engaged, and Inspiring. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of our mission: to provide a safe, healthy, and high-quality educational environment where children and employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive.

You will oversee the operations and performance of 9 schools within your assigned region, driving educational excellence, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• We don't just support children - we support YOU .
• Paid time off + paid holidays (because balance matters)
• 401(k) to invest in your future
• Daily Pay App - get paid when you need it
• Career growth opportunities (we promote from within!)
• A welcoming, inclusive, and team-first culture
• Recognition for the incredible work you do

What You'll Do

• Lead & Develop Teams

Coach and support School Directors through training, performance reviews, and development. Set goals, drive accountability, and support new school integrations.

• Drive Operational Excellence

Oversee operations across 9 schools, ensuring compliance with licensing, health, safety, and company standards.

• Grow Enrollment & Family Satisfaction

Drive enrollment growth, support family engagement, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.

• Manage Business Performance

Lead regional financial performance, including revenue, occupancy, staffing efficiency, expenses, and profitability.

• Ensure Educational Quality

Ensure high-quality curriculum delivery, classroom experiences, and educator development across all schools.

• Recruit, Retain & Collaborate

Partner with Recruitment, HR, Enrollment, Compliance, and Facilities teams to support regional success.

• Oversee Facilities

Ensure maintenance requests are completed, and facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, or a related field preferred; Associate's degree or equivalent experience considered. ( Required )
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in Early Childhood Education, including multi-site leadership overseeing multiple licensed childcare centers. ( Required )
• Demonstrated success leading through others by coaching, mentoring, and developing Center Directors and leadership teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, enrollment, tuition revenue, financial performance, and key operational metrics across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to hold teams accountable while building trust, fostering engagement, and creating a positive, people-first culture.
• Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations, health and safety standards, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to analyze business trends, identify opportunities, develop action plans, and drive measurable results.
• Experience leading change, acquisitions, new school openings, or organizational transitions is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel regularly within the assigned region.
• Able to meet all licensing, background check, health clearance, and certification requirements . ( Required )

Inspire Early Education is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail] .