Senior Area Manager Cleveland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

HR platform access 24/7

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Free before and after-school childcare

Commuter benefits

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

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

You will ensure licensing compliance, implement standardized procedures, and promote programs at schools and community events. The role requires travel to local markets and strong leadership and communication skills.

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 working in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize work and manage deadlines.
• Must possess excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to visit field programs within local markets as well as markets of Area Manager direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 1-3 Area Managers to ensure program quality and safety, and optimize operations.
• Support program team members to execute all aspects of programming in assigned areas.
• Ensure licensing compliance through onsite visits and partnerships with licensing agencies.
• Drive curriculum implementation and high-quality program delivery across markets.
• Maintain direct profit and loss responsibility for assigned programs.
• Promote Right At School programs at schools and community events, building relationships with administrators and PTA.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to support program success.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-unit management

P&L experience

Travel availability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience

Job description

WAT ZOEKEN WE?

As a Senior Area Manager, you will manage multiple in-school enrichment and childcare programs and provide leadership and oversight to Area Managers to execute effective and quality programs. Your leadership will demonstrate and drive accountability for operations, quality, customer satisfaction and profitability across your markets. In this position, you will work directly with districts and our team to implement and maintain programs, and additionally provide leadership to empower your team of Area Managers to achieve excellence in their dedicated markets. You will serve as a critical link between the program team, leadership, licensing agencies and central organizational functions to facilitate effective communication and compliance.

The compensation range for this role is $78,000-$83,000 annually

As a Senior Area Manager, You Will

Provide Leadership

• Oversee a team of 1-3 Area Managers to ensure the implementation of Right At School’s programs, achieve quality and safety standards, and implement opportunities to optimize program operations
• Provide direct support to a team of program team members to execute all aspects of programming in assigned areas
• Support the knowledge and understanding of direct reports to align with compliance and licensing requirements
• In partnership with the Human Resources and Talent Acquisition teams, recruit, develop, motivate, engage, and retain a talented team of Area Managers and program team members through effective leadership and guidance, coaching, and performance management

Support Operational Excellence

• Drive the implementation of Right At School’s curriculum and ensure high-quality program delivery and continuous improvement in all aspects of program operations in direct support of local markets
• Maintain direct profit & loss responsibility for assigned programs
• Implement effective standardized operating procedures to help drive program quality
• Ensure Right At School sites/programs meet state-specific licensing requirements with onsite visits completed regularly

Maintain Customer, Client & Organizational Relationships

• Market Right At School programs by seeking out opportunities to promote the program at relevant school and community events.
• Recognize and pursue internal growth opportunities of all locations in their area
• Develop positive, collaborative relationships with school administration, parent-teacher organizations, outside vendor staff, and Right At School team members, including Central Office support teams
• Serve as a point of escalation for indirect markets, support customer and client resolutions, and provide excellent service to all stakeholders
• Effectively communicate with internal and external partners through clear, thoughtful, and effective verbal, written, and in-person communications

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
• A minimum of 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 working in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize work and manage deadlines
• Must possess excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to travel as needed to visit field programs within local markets as well as markets of Area Manager direct reports

Why Work For Us

• Opportunity to make a difference in your community and positively impact families
• Ongoing professional development
• An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy-to-use tech 24/7
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, free before and after-school childcare for qualifying dependents, commuter benefits, and supplemental insurance

One of our core values is being “locally-inspired.” We will follow the guidance of our state and school district level partners in regard to any COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing requirements they may put in place. In some areas, this may mean that employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply). Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.