Area Director- (Multi-Unit Early Childhood Education/ Virginia)

About Early Bird Education Group Early Bird Education Group is a growing early childhood education platform dedicated to building exceptional schools and nurturing outstanding educators. With 51 centers and expanding, we are committed to delivering high-quality early learning experiences that empower children, support families, and strengthen communities.

About the Role We are seeking an experienced, people-first Area Director to join our leadership team and oversee multiple centers in Virginia. This multi-unit leader will directly manage and support Center Directors, ensuring operational excellence, strong team culture, enrollment growth, and a consistently high standard of care across each location.

While experience in early childhood education is a plus, it is not required. We are looking for a proven multi-unit operator with strong leadership skills, excellent business acumen, and a passion for developing people.

What You’ll Do

· Lead, coach, and support Center Directors to deliver operational excellence and strong educational outcomes

· Drive center-level performance including enrollment, staffing, compliance, financial results, and family satisfaction

· Monitor and manage key performance indicators across your region, providing hands-on support and accountability

· Develop team culture, ensure effective communication, and identify high-potential talent for future growth

· Act as a role model of our values: H*umility, Unity, Growth & S*afety

Why Join Early Bird Education Group?

· Competitive salary

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid time off and paid holidays

· 401(k) retirement plan

· Mileage reimbursement

· Ongoing leadership development and opportunities to grow your career

What We’re Looking For

· 3–5 years of multi-unit leadership experience, ideally in a customer-facing industry (e.g. retail, restaurant, hospitality, healthcare, fitness, etc.)

· A strong track record of coaching managers, building high-performing teams, and scaling operations across multiple sites

· Operational and financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and organizational priorities

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

· Willingness to travel regularly between centers in Virginia.

· Passion for purpose-driven work and making a difference in the lives of children, families, and educators

Join Us If you’re a dynamic and inspiring multi-unit leader who wants to bring your skills into a purpose-driven sector, we’d love to hear from you. Help us grow great schools, empower great educators, and make a lasting difference.

Apply today to become part of the Early Bird Education Group team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $75,000