Regional Director of Operations

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Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Regional Director who is responsible for overseeing the daily business performance of 4 early childhood education schools across Central Georgia. Focused on operational execution, staffing, compliance, and enrollment growth, the RD ensures that each school delivers consistent, high-quality service while meeting financial, regulatory, and performance goals. The RD directly supports school Principals, visiting campuses regularly and driving accountability across all aspects of operations.

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school
• Monday - Friday; year-round employment

Compensation

• Base Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year (commensurate with education, credentials, and multi-site experience)
• Bonus: Performance-based bonus tied to metrics

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple school sites, ensuring consistent execution of company standards.
• Support school Principals in managing staffing levels, scheduling, parent communication, and daily business operations.
• Monitor and drive key operational KPIs, including enrollment, re-enrollment, tour conversion, staffing ratios, compliance outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
• Serve as the first point of contact for urgent operational issues, partnering with HR, Facilities, Compliance, and Enrollment teams to resolve problems quickly.
• Lead compliance efforts in coordination with central teams, ensuring schools meet or exceed all regulatory, health, and safety standards in Georgia.
• Coach and develop school leaders through regular site visits, performance reviews, and operational audits.
• Guide schools in executing company initiatives such as seasonal programs, re-enrollment campaigns, and operational playbooks.
• Review and approve supply purchases, CapEx needs, staffing plans, and operational expenses in alignment with budget targets.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED Education: Bachelors Degree or higher.
• Location: Must reside in Georgia and be available to work onsite across the territory daily.
• Multi-Site Experience: 3-5 years of multi-unit operations leadership experience (healthcare, retail, hospitality, childcare, or similar service industries preferred).
• Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated ability to lead frontline managers, align teams, and deliver business results.
• Business Acumen: Comfort using data and KPIs to drive decisions and hold teams accountable
• Compliance Knowledge: Experience overseeing audits or managing regulated, compliance-driven environments.
• Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.