What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Regional Manager, Fort Lauderdale position at Kiddie Academy?
Early Childhood Education Regional Manager- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About the position
This is a rewarding long-term career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care corporate team, as well as our franchisees as they make an impact in communities across the country. As the Regional Manager, you will provide consistent, high level educational and operational analysis, as well as advice to support Franchise owners and their management staff. Such support will include marketing and business planning advice, help establishing appropriate educational programming at Academies, and aid in the establishment of on-going training programs for Academy franchisees and staff. This is an in-market (Fort Lauderdale/ Miami, Florida) REMOTE work position.
Although our corporate office is located in Abingdon, MD, we are looking for the best qualified candidate who resides in the Fort Lauderdale/ Miami, Florida area to better serve our franchisees in those regions.
Why us?
Since its inception in 1981, Kiddie Academy® has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. In 2025, we ranked #86 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® Ranking and have been included in the top 10 “Best Places to Work” according to Baltimore Business Journal for five consecutive years.
Kiddie Academy routinely ranks among the top franchising companies and providers in the child care category. We currently support 345 Academies operating in 39 states and the District of Columbia, and more than 75 locations in various stages of development.
Kiddie Academy’s core values—integrity, relationships, passion, curiosity, responsibility, and impact—serve as the foundation of expectations we hold for our employees and for those we hire. Our values emphasize doing what is right rather than what is easy, fostering strong and positive community connections, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning and growth.
Integrity guides every decision; relationships are built through nurturing connections; passion drives our dedication and energy; curiosity fuels exploration and discovery; responsibility reflects our commitment to education and community improvement; and impact represents our goal of making a lasting, positive difference in the lives of children and our families.
Benefits you’ll love:
- Annual salary range of 95,000-100,000.
- 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for you
- 100% Company-paid dental and vision for you
- 401K and 4% employer match upon eligibility
- Childcare tuition discounts
- Paid parental leave
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, PTO and holidays
- Paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits
Kiddie Academy’s core values—integrity, relationships, passion, curiosity, responsibility, and impact—serve as the foundation of expectations we hold for our employees and for those we hire. Our values emphasize doing what is right rather than what is easy, fostering strong and positive community connections, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning and growth.
Integrity guides every decision; relationships are built through nurturing connections; passion drives our dedication and energy; curiosity fuels exploration and discovery; responsibility reflects our commitment to education and community improvement; and impact represents our goal of making a lasting, positive difference in the lives of children and our families.
Why you?
You are an experienced professional with a positive outlook and a passion for making an impact. You are looking for a long-term career opportunity with a company that is committed to work-life balance, and that promotes a culture of respect, kindness, and transparency. You are an excellent communicator, you take great pride in the quality of your work, you are detail-oriented, you are tech savvy, you excel at multitasking.
Your Skills and Experience:
- 2 years of multi-unit child care facility management
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Management, or a related field
- High level of experience with sales, marketing, financial analysis, regulatory agencies, and business management
- The ability to travel to academy locations nationwide up 75% of the time
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive training and presentation experience
We are growing fast, and the future is bright! Don’t miss out on joining us.