Ohio District Manager

Kids & Company; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee childcare discounts

Daily Pay App

Job summary

Sweet Kiddles in Ohio is seeking a District Manager to oversee 11 schools across the Cleveland/Columbus region, ensuring educational excellence, operational efficiency, and engaged teams. You will coach Directors, drive enrollment growth, manage budgets, ensure licensing compliance, and partner with HR, Recruitment, Curriculum, and Facilities to support regional success.

Will travel regularly within the region and meet licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience leading multi-site licensed childcare centers.
• Strong business acumen with budgets, labor, enrollment, and financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead & develop teams across 11 schools in the region.
• Coach Directors through training, performance reviews, and development.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring licensing, health, safety, and standards compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Budget management

Enrollment growth

Licensing knowledge

Communication

Travel

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree or equivalent

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 Sweet Kiddles flexible childcare centers (under our parent company Inspire Early Education), we create a joyful, inclusive environment where both children and educators flourish.

As a District Manager at Sweet Kiddles, you embody our core values of being Flexible, Growth-Minded, and Disciplined. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of our mission: to change the world by making parents' and children's lives better

You will oversee the operations and performance of 11 schools within your assigned region (Cleveland/Columbus Ohio Area), driving educational excellence, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• We don't just support children - we support YOU .
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Paid time off + paid holidays (because balance matters)
• 401(k) to invest in your future
• Employee childcare discounts
• 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 11 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, Curriculum, 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 )

Ready to Love Where You Work?

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

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] .