South End Area Manager - Right at School

Right At School; Washington; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Pet Health

Physical Wellness

Financial Wellness

Protection & Support

Childcare

Additional Perks

Job summary

Right At School is seeking an Area Manager to oversee multiple in-school enrichment and childcare programs. You will be directly accountable for operations, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability at each site, acting as a liaison with program managers, educators, parents, and school administration.

You will manage HR tasks, ensure licensing compliance, and implement standardized procedures to maintain high program quality while driving growth across locations in your assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a multi-site manager (5+ site locations).
• Direct P&L experience.
• Knowledge of child care licensing regulations preferred.
• Experience working with families and schools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the curriculum and ensure high-quality program delivery across sites.
• Maintain direct profit & loss responsibility for assigned programs.
• Market Right At School programs at school and community events; drive internal growth.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing requirements for each site.
• Develop and enforce standardized operating procedures to drive program quality.
• Build collaborative relationships with school admin, PTAs, vendors, and central office staff.
• Manage HR functions including scheduling, hiring, and staff development.

Skills

multi-site management

P&L experience

team leadership

budgeting

customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

45 college credits required

Job description

Compensation: $81,500-$85,000 Based on prior experience, education, and credentials

Work Model: Full-time, Hybrid

Compensation Structure: Salaried Exempt

Reports to: Regional Manager

Number Supervised: 35-70

What do we do?

Right At School is a leading for-profit education enrichment company offering before and after-school programs to children nationwide. We take pride in providing safe, engaging, and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich students' lives, give parents peace of mind, and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. With the help of our fantastic team, we have grown at an exciting rate, achieving a 30% year-over-year increase since our inception. We are grateful for the support we receive from the communities we serve, and we take great pride in our accomplishments over the years.

Position Summary

As an Area Manager, you will manage multiple in-school enrichment and childcare programs. You will be directly accountable for the operations, quality, customer satisfaction and profitability of each site. You will be Right At School’s liaison with our program managers, educators, coaches, parents, parent organizations and school administration, as well as licensing agencies and representatives.

A Day in the Life of This Role

• Oversees the implementation of Right At School’s curriculum and ensures high-quality program delivery and continuous improvement in all aspects of program operations
• Maintains direct profit & loss responsibility for assigned programs
• Markets Right At School programs – seeking out opportunities to promote the program at relevant school and community events. Responsible for the internal growth opportunities of all locations in their area
• Ensures Right At School sites/programs meet state-specific licensing requirements
• Implements effective standardized operating procedures to help drive program quality
• Develops positive, collaborative relationships with school administration, parent-teacher organizations, outside vendor staff, and Right At School staff, including Central Office support staff
• Manages key HR functions, including scheduling, hiring and disciplining employees, supporting and promoting employee development and training through coaching and mentoring, and communicating with staff on classroom issues and standard operating procedures

Position Requirements

• Minimum 3 years as a multi-unit manager (5 or more site locations)
• Bachelor's degree preferred - Mimimum of 45 college credits required
• Direct P & L experience
• Knowledge of child care licensing regulations preferred
• Experience working with children 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 multi-task, prioritize work, and manage deadlines
• Must possess excellent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to pass background checks, including Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)
• First Aid and CPR-in-person
• Cleared tuberculosis test
• Ability to drive to schools and districts within assigned footprint

Why Work For Right At School

• Your work will have a direct impact on the children, parents, and communities we serve.
• We believe in gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for our incredible talent.
• We believe in open communication and aren’t hierarchical.
• We provide opportunities for professional development, as your learning will never stop at Right at School.
• An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy-to-use tech 24/7.
• Our culture is fun, energetic, highly collaborative, and ego-free.
• A full suite of benefits and perks to select from.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical/Virtual Care, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance
• Physical Wellness: Supplemental Insurance (e.g,. Short & Long Term Disability)
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with Company match & free financial coaching
• Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft, and Transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilities
• Additional Perks: Free NAA Professional Membership, TicketsAtWork Perks Program, and Cell phone discounts

One of our core values is being “locally inspired.” We will follow the guidance of our State and school district level partners regarding the health and safety of our team members and others in our program. In some areas, this may mean that team members are required to be vaccinated against certain illnesses 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 mean that. To achieve our goals, we must work diligently to create a diverse workforce, enabling us to reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We celebrate the uniqueness in everyone and encourage each individual to be their authentic selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, veteran status, and gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.

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