Area Manager Childcare Center

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Childcare discount
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Role: Area Manager for our Early Childhood Education Centers in/around Central NJ area.

Compensation 70,000-80,000

Travels between several schools required ( 1or more hours between locations or travel between states.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual with daycare and management experience to join our team as an Area Manager for Central New Jersey and surrounding areas.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance and 401K plan
• child care discounts
• Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.

As an Area Manager at The Learning Experience, you will focus on five core areas:
Leadership & Culture

• Lead center teams by example.
• Foster trust, inclusivity, employee engagement, and a positive workplace culture.

Compliance & Operations

• Ensure health, safety, and licensing compliance.
• Maintain high operational standards across centers.

Talent Management

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain high-quality staff.
• Support teacher development and performance.

Educational Excellence

• Guide implementation of the company's curriculum.
• Create engaging learning experiences for children.

Business Development & Financial Management

• Drive enrollment growth and family retention.
• Manage accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and P&L reporting.
• Conduct tours and community marketing events to generate leads and enrollments.
• Maintain an environment of trust, rapport, and inclusivity, easily connecting with diverse groups of people.
• Ensure that the physical center environment adheres to health and safety standard operating procedures, maintaining full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
• Build and maintain a highly qualified staff by actively sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees.
• Guide our teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum, leveraging your passion for learning. Take advantage of our engaging characters to drive the curriculum, creating a fun and enriching learning experience at TLE.
• Drive consistent business results, measured through family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations. Manage accounts receivable and payable, generate monthly P&L reports, and oversee employee payroll.
• Engage prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours, effectively showcasing the benefits of our

Travel between designated locations as needed

Apply Now If You:

• Have three or more years of center leadership/management/daycare experience (required).
• Possess the state-specific Administrative or Director credential, as well as any other state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field (highly preferred).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

We value your experience in daycare or preschool settings and encourage you to apply.