District Manager: Central PA

About the role

The District Manager is responsible for leading the growth of Learning Care Group's multi-unit business operations/Schools within a district that has locations within West and Central New York, while achieving Learning Care Group's safety vision of "No One Gets Hurt." The District Manager supervises each School's Director to achieve excellent business results in several areas of responsibility, including the safety of children; financial performance; licensing and Company compliance; leadership and development training; educational offerings; and the implementation of assessment-based and developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Achieve budgeted financial goals and other business metrics
• Monitor each School's budgeted financial and other business metrics, and communicate with business partners and direct reports, both verbally and in writing, on financial best practices as they relate to Learning Care Group's mission and financial strategy
• Strategically implement Company-directed marketing programs
• Develop strategies to maximize school enrollment and sales revenue by developing effective local marketing strategies and effective community relationships/partnerships
• Direct the implementation of Company-provided education and curriculum programs through coaching and assessment of Directors and Assistant Directors
• Travel onsite to assigned Schools a minimum of 75% of working time
• While onsite at assigned Schools (on a weekly basis), monitor and evaluate each School for adherence to licensing standards and Company expectations regarding School cleanliness, layout, and employee file retention
• Teach and coach, both verbally and in writing, the Schools' Directors and Assistant Directors on state, federal and municipal regulations, licensing standards, and Company expectations
• Conduct safety audits (a minimum of one per School on an annual basis) and monitor overall compliance during regular school visits
• Use virtual tools to spot-check classrooms and School work environments to ensure the maintenance of policies and procedures
• Report any suspected child abuse or neglect to local child protective agencies or child abuse hotlines as provided by law
• Support accreditation efforts in partnership with the Accreditation Team and Education Department, where applicable
• Assess the local talent market of each School and develop creative ways to recruit and retain talent
• Partner with School leadership to identify and develop staff with the potential for future leadership within the district
• Consistently and timely work with Directors and Assistant Directors in addressing and remedying employee relations and reportable issues
• Maintain full responsibility over the performance of each School Director and address performance concerns, both verbally and in writing, efficiently and proactively
• Foster a positive work environment by modeling appropriate and professional behavior
• Ensure the maintenance of an exceptional learning environment in each School by supporting Directors and Assistant Directors in their delivery of quality childcare services that meet or exceed external customers' expectations
• Continually monitor customer satisfaction and feedback
• Strategically lead and energize School leadership and staff in accomplishing the Company's mission, vision and values
• Promote and project a positive company image

Supervisory Responsibilities

The District Manager maintains supervisory responsibility over all School staff, including the selection, recruitment and professional development of each employee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements for the District Manager position
• Must meet all standards and requirements relating to education and experience as set by the state and accreditation agent
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language
• Must be able to drive and successfully meet Company and state background checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in early childhood education, child development, business or related field
• At least 3-5 years of experience in multi-unit management in the service, retail, hospitality, healthcare or education industry

Pay

The range for this role is $100,000 - $106,000/annually. This position is also eligible for our District Manager bonus program which is based on district performance.

Benefits

• Minimum 50% childcare discount
• Immediate access to benefits
• Innovative health programs
• 401(k) company match (eligible after 30 days of employment; company match provided after 1 year of employment)
• Flexible schedules, no nights or weekends
• Ability to bring your children to work with you
• Paid time off (Flexible Paid Time Off plan with no set accrual for vacation or sick time)
• Ongoing training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credential assistance
• Unique Master Teacher Program
• Positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pre-paid legal, pet insurance, and identity theft protection
• Corporate partner discounts

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