What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Manager position at The Learning Experience?
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Benefits
Location: Stamford, CT | Field-Based
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Schedule
Travel: Approximately 85% | Local and Multi-State
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) and more
About The Role
The Learning Experience is hiring a District Manager based in the Stamford, CT area to oversee operations and business performance across multiple corporate-owned and franchise childcare centers.
This field-based role focuses on improving enrollment, developing Center Directors, strengthening franchise partnerships, and maintaining high standards of early childhood education, safety, and operational excellence.
We're seeking a results-driven multi-unit leader who can analyze performance, develop teams, and implement strategies that support center growth.
What You’ll Do
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Childcare Benefits
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Location: Stamford, CT | Field-Based
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Schedule
Travel: Approximately 85% | Local and Multi-State
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) and more
About The Role
The Learning Experience is hiring a District Manager based in the Stamford, CT area to oversee operations and business performance across multiple corporate-owned and franchise childcare centers.
This field-based role focuses on improving enrollment, developing Center Directors, strengthening franchise partnerships, and maintaining high standards of early childhood education, safety, and operational excellence.
We're seeking a results-driven multi-unit leader who can analyze performance, develop teams, and implement strategies that support center growth.
What You’ll Do
- Drive operational strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, profitability, and family satisfaction.
- Analyze center and territory performance, identify trends, and implement improvement plans.
- Coach Center Directors, develop leadership teams, and strengthen employee retention.
- Partner with franchise owners to provide business guidance and operational support.
- Coordinate new center openings, including licensing, hiring, training, and operational readiness.
- Collaborate with Marketing to improve enrollment, tours, and registrations.
- Ensure compliance with Connecticut childcare licensing, employment regulations, franchise agreements, and company standards.
- Identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and improve processes.
- Support corporate initiatives and build strong relationships with franchisees and center teams.
- 4 years of multi-unit operations leadership experience, preferably in childcare, preschool, or early childhood education.
- Experience in franchise operations, multi-unit retail, restaurants, or service-based businesses considered.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant education and experience.
- Strong business acumen, financial analysis, and operational management skills.
- Experience coaching leaders, improving performance, and driving business growth.
- Knowledge of childcare licensing and regulatory compliance preferred.
- Strong communication, project management, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business reporting systems.
- Ability to travel approximately 85% throughout the assigned territory.
- Must reside in Stamford, CT, or the surrounding Fairfield County area.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
- Competitive salary of $95,000–$110,000 annually.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and 401(k).
- Vehicle allowance for business travel.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to influence performance across a growing early childhood education network.
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000