What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Manager (Denver, CO) position at Right At School?
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, located in and around Denver, Colorado. 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
Work Model: Full-time, Hybrid
Compensation Structure: Salaried Exempt
Reports to: Regional Manager
Number Supervised: 20 - 60
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.
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, located in and around Denver, Colorado. 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
- Minimum 3 years as a multi-unit manager (5 or more site locations)
- 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
- Ability to drive to schools and districts within assigned footprint
- Current Large Center Director Certificate OR An active Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC), Version 3.0, Level 3 or higher or ECPC, Version 2.0, Level 4 or higher.
- Option 1: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in any of the following: Child Development; Child Psychology; Early Childhood Education; Early Childhood Special Education; Educational Leadership and Administration; Elementary Education; Family and Human Development; Family Studies; or Special Education (No experience required).
- Option 2: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in an unrelated field 10 required ECE courses 455 hours of verifiable experience.
- Option 3: Associate’s Degree 10 required ECE courses 455 hours of verifiable experience.3.
- Option 4: No degree 10 required ECE courses 910 hours ECE Courses Intro to Early Childhood Education Intro to EarlyChildhood Education Techniques Guidance Strategies for Young Children OR Department approved Colorado Pyramid Plus Approach Training ECE Nutrition, Health and Safety Admin of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs Admin: Human Relations for ECE or Intro to Business Curriculum Development: Method and Techniques ECE Child Growth andDevelopment.
- ECE Courses are defined as: ECE Courses Intro to Early Childhood Education; Intro to Early Childhood Education Techniques; Guidance Strategies for Young Children OR Department approved Colorado Pyramid Plus Approach Training; ECE Nutrition, Health and Safety; Admin of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs; Admin: Human Relations for ECE or Intro to Business; Curriculum Development: Method and Techniques; ECE Child Growth and Development; The Exceptional Child; Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care
- 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.
- 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
Work Model: Full-time, Hybrid
Compensation Structure: Salaried Exempt
Reports to: Regional Manager
Number Supervised: 20 - 60
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.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000