Area Director

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a new leadership role designed to support Brella's centers and center leadership as we continue to grow. As Area Director, you will provide quality oversight, operational support, and leadership coaching across multiple Brella centers, helping ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for children, families, and employees.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in child care or early education.
• Experience supervising multiple sites or leading a large single site with both infant and preschool programs.
• Multi-site leadership experience preferred.
• Experience serving as an interim or acting director preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant pedagogy, quality standards, professional development, licensing regulations, and health and safety requirements.
• Experience with quality measurement systems and the ability to objectively assess program quality.
• Understanding of center budgets and financial metrics.
• Familiarity with and comfort using a wide range of technology, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, and child care management platforms such as Brightwheel or Procare.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to coach leaders, solve problems, and manage leadership transitions effectively.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on operational support.
• Strong judgment under pressure and the ability to stabilize teams during change.
• Ability to represent and embody a brand's values with professionalism, consistency, and care.
• Experience motivating teams around a brand's unique vision and values and acting as a brand ambassador.
• Ability to model warmth, professionalism, accountability, and high standards across multiple centers.

Physical Demands

• Regular onsite presence across multiple Brella centers, including travel between work locations as needed.
• Movement throughout classrooms, offices, playgrounds, and center spaces, including standing or walking for extended periods during center visits and observations.
• Alertness and energy needed to respond appropriately to center needs, unexpected situations, and emergencies.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of center-related materials and supplies up to 25 pounds.
• Extended use of a computer, phone, and other office or center technology.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Brella-sponsored life insurance and LTD
• 401(k) eligibility to contribute after 3 months
• Technology and Travel Reimbursements
• Paid Time Off
• Sick & Safe Time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Days at tenure milestones
• Access to Stanford FIND professional development
• Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• Cross-functional exposure and direct executive partnership

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 annually with final compensation determined based on experience and qualifications.