Early Childhood Center Area Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

The Area Manager ensures every School in their assigned area is safe, full, profitable, well-led, and meeting or exceeding Key Performance Indicators. They coach and develop Center Directors through regular onsite visits, drive enrollment, retention, staffing, and family experience, and hold each School accountable to its scorecard.

Position Requirements
• Early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare environment required.
• 5+ years of multi-unit, district, franchise, or field operations leadership experience preferred.
• Experience coaching and developing multi-site leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of childcare operations, licensing, and compliance.
• Ability to analyze P&L statements, budgets, KPIs, and business performance.
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, education, or a related field preferred.
• Must reside within the assigned area (Colorado or Tennessee) and be able to travel approximately 85% locally and throughout the region.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensures all assigned Schools meet or exceed NVK and TLE Health and Safety Standards, in compliance with state licensing and TLE franchise standards.
• Accountable for meeting or exceeding KPIs at the Area and School level:
◦ Utilization
◦ Student Retention
◦ Staff Turnover
◦ Payroll Percentage
◦ Lead to Tour Conversion
• Conducts regular onsite visits and coaches Center Directors and School leadership teams.
• Drives enrollment, retention, staffing, family experience, and operational performance.
• Analyzes P&L statements, labor, enrollment, revenue, and weekly scorecard results; implements support conversations and action plans with underperforming Schools.
• Coaches and develops Center Directors to Core Values; supports recruiting, training, and retention in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Supports licensing visits, operational reviews, Self-Inspection audits, and corrective action plans.
• Partners with Marketing and other teams to strengthen enrollment and local market performance.
• Supports new School openings and operational readiness within the area.
• Addresses parent concerns with care and escalates to the Regional Manager when needed.