Multi-Site Early Childhood Operations Leader (Austin)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Learning Experience – World Headquarters in Austin, TX is seeking a District Manager to oversee a portfolio of franchise childcare centers across Austin and surrounding multi-state regions. This field-based leadership role focuses on operations, enrollment growth, staffing, and strong partnerships with franchise owners to improve business performance.

You will coach Center Directors, ensure licensing and safety standards, and lead multi-site initiatives in preschool and early childhood

Qualifications

• Early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare environment.
• 5+ years of multi-unit, district, franchise, or field operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing multi-site leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of childcare, preschool, daycare, licensing, and center operations.
• Experience analyzing P&L statements, budgets, labor, enrollment, revenue, and KPIs.
• Strong business acumen with effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with franchise owners or multi-location businesses preferred.
• Must reside in or near Austin, TX and be able to travel approximately 85% locally and throughout the assigned multi-state territory.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance across multiple childcare and early childhood education centers.
• Conduct regular onsite visits and coach Center Directors and leadership teams.
• Monitor enrollment, staffing, retention, labor, revenue, P&L performance, and key business metrics.
• Partner with franchise owners on business planning, growth opportunities, and operational improvements.
• Coach and develop Center Directors and emerging leaders.
• Support recruiting, training, employee retention, and leadership development.
• Ensure centers meet applicable childcare licensing, health, safety, franchise, and company standards.
• Support licensing visits, operational reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with Marketing and Operations to improve enrollment, retention, and family experience.
• Support new center openings, staffing, and operational readiness across the territory.
• Identify performance gaps and work with center leaders to develop and execute improvement plans.

Skills

Early childhood education

Multi-site leadership

P&L analysis

Coaching & development

Budgeting & forecasting

Communications

Education

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

Job description

The Learning Experience – World Headquarters in Austin, TX is seeking a District Manager to oversee a portfolio of franchise childcare centers across Austin and surrounding multi-state regions. This field-based leadership role focuses on operations, enrollment growth, staffing, and strong partnerships with franchise owners to improve business performance.

You will coach Center Directors, ensure licensing and safety standards, and lead multi-site initiatives in preschool and early childhood