Senior Area Manager - Childcare Programs & Operations

Right At School; Kentucky; On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Free before/after-school childcare

Commuter benefits

Supplemental insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Right At School is seeking a Senior Area Manager to oversee multiple in-school enrichment and childcare programs across markets. You will lead 1-3 Area Managers, ensure quality, safety, profitability, and compliance, and coordinate with districts and central teams.

You will travel as needed, develop staff, drive curriculum implementation, and manage P&L for assigned programs, while building strong relationships with schools, PTOs, vendors, and central offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of professional work experience in childcare, retail or related industry.
• 2+ years of experience managing multi-unit business.
• At least 2 years of direct P&L experience.
• Knowledge of child care licensing regulations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and foster teamwork.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 1-3 Area Managers to ensure program quality, safety standards, and optimized operations.
• Provide direct support to program team members to execute all aspects of programming in assigned areas.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements through on-site visits and oversight.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, engage, and retain a talented team of Area Managers and staff through effective leadership.

Skills

Multi-unit management

P&L responsibility

Staff coaching & development

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Right At School is seeking a Senior Area Manager to oversee multiple in-school enrichment and childcare programs across markets. You will lead 1-3 Area Managers, ensure quality, safety, profitability, and compliance, and coordinate with districts and central teams.

You will travel as needed, develop staff, drive curriculum implementation, and manage P&L for assigned programs, while building strong relationships with schools, PTOs, vendors, and central offices.