Regional Academy Director of Operations

Brightside Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO & holidays

401(k) & Roth

Disability & life insurance

Child care discounts

CDA training

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Brightside Academy invites an experienced Regional Director of Operations to oversee operations across multiple early learning centers in the assigned region, driving enrollment, quality, and financial performance while ensuring licensing, safety, and compliance.

You will coach and support center leaders, manage staffing and succession, build community partnerships, and travel frequently to visit sites, with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 3–5 years of early childhood education experience preferred.
• Multi-site leadership experience preferred.
• Strong operational and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the region.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across multiple academy locations.
• Lead and coach academy leaders.
• Drive enrollment, quality, and financial performance.
• Maintain licensing, safety, and company compliance.
• Lead staffing, performance, and succession planning.
• Conduct academy walkthroughs and improvement planning.
• Strengthen curriculum quality and child outcomes.
• Build community and regulatory partnerships.
• Lead regional initiatives and reporting.

Skills

Operational leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Brightside Academy is looking for an experienced, strategic Regional Director of Operations to lead and support multiple early learning centers across an assigned region.

With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to make an impact across multiple communities.

Why Brightside Academy

We invest in our leaders with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both personally and professionally:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options

• Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays

• 401(k) & Roth plans with company match

• Free short-term disability and life insurance

• Child care discounts

• Free CDA certification training and credentialing support

• Professional development and advancement opportunities

• Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field

• Three to five years of early childhood education experience preferred

• Multi-site leadership experience preferred

• Strong operational and people-management skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

• Strong organization and attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Confident, professional, and adaptable leadership style

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

• Ability to travel frequently throughout the assigned region

What You’ll Do

• Oversee operations across multiple academy locations

• Step in to lead assigned academy locations when needed

• Coach and support academy leaders

• Drive enrollment, quality, and financial performance

• Maintain licensing, safety, and company compliance

• Lead staffing, performance, and succession planning

• Conduct academy walkthroughs and improvement planning

• Strengthen curriculum quality and child outcomes

• Support investigations and disciplinary actions

• Build community and regulatory partnerships

• Lead regional initiatives and operational reporting

Work Environment

• Monday through Friday during typical academy hours

• On-call flexibility may be required

• Frequent local travel is required

• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career where your leadership can strengthen teams, improve academy performance, and create lasting impact for children, families, and communities.

To learn more, visit: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers

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