Regional Director, Childcare Operations

The Learning Experience; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Vehicle allowance

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Learning Experience is hiring a District Manager based in Long Island, NY to oversee operations and performance across multiple childcare centers. This field-based role focuses on improving enrollment, developing Center Directors, strengthening franchise partnerships, and maintaining high standards of early childhood education, safety, and operational excellence.

We're seeking a results-driven multi-unit leader who can analyze performance, develop teams, and implement strategies that support

Qualifications

• 4+ years of multi-unit operations leadership experience, preferably in childcare, preschool, or early childhood education.
• Experience in franchise operations, multi-unit retail, restaurants, or service-based businesses considered.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, profitability, and family satisfaction.
• Analyze center and territory performance, identify trends, and implement improvement plans.
• Coach Center Directors, develop leadership teams, and strengthen employee retention.
• Partner with franchise owners to provide business guidance and operational support.
• Coordinate new center openings, including licensing, hiring, training, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Marketing to improve enrollment, tours, and registrations.
• Ensure compliance with New York childcare licensing, employment regulations, franchise agreements, and company standards.
• Identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and improve processes.
• Support corporate initiatives and build strong relationships with franchisees and center teams.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Franchise operations experience

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Learning Experience is hiring a District Manager based in Long Island, NY to oversee operations and performance across multiple childcare centers. This field-based role focuses on improving enrollment, developing Center Directors, strengthening franchise partnerships, and maintaining high standards of early childhood education, safety, and operational excellence.

We're seeking a results-driven multi-unit leader who can analyze performance, develop teams, and implement strategies that support