Ohio District Manager

Are you passionate about working with children and helping them grow, learn, and thrive? At Sweet Kiddles flexible childcare centers (under our parent company Inspire Early Education), we create a joyful, inclusive environment where both children and educators flourish. As a District Manager, you embody our core values of being Flexible, Growth-Minded, and Disciplined. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of our mission: to change the world by making parents' and children's lives better. You will oversee the operations and performance of 11 schools within your assigned region (Cleveland/Columbus Ohio Area), driving educational excellence, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Paid time off + paid holidays (because balance matters)
• 401(k) to invest in your future
• Employee childcare discounts
• Daily Pay App — get paid when you need it
• Career growth opportunities (we promote from within!)
• A welcoming, inclusive, and team-first culture
• Recognition for the incredible work you do

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop Teams: Coach and support School Directors through training, performance reviews, and development. Set goals, drive accountability, and support new school integrations.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee operations across 11 schools, ensuring compliance with licensing, health, safety, and company standards.
• Grow Enrollment & Family Satisfaction: Drive enrollment growth, support family engagement, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.
• Manage Business Performance: Lead regional financial performance, including revenue, occupancy, staffing efficiency, expenses, and profitability.
• Ensure Educational Quality: Ensure high-quality curriculum delivery, classroom experiences, and educator development across all schools.
• Recruit, Retain & Collaborate: Partner with Recruitment, HR, Enrollment, Compliance, Curriculum, and Facilities teams to support regional success.
• Oversee Facilities: Ensure maintenance requests are completed, and facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, or a related field preferred; Associate’s degree or equivalent experience considered. (Required)
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in Early Childhood Education, including multi-site leadership overseeing multiple licensed childcare centers. (Required)
• Demonstrated success leading through others by coaching, mentoring, and developing Center Directors and leadership teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, enrollment, tuition revenue, financial performance, and key operational metrics across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to hold teams accountable while building trust, fostering engagement, and creating a positive, people-first culture.
• Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations, health and safety standards, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to analyze business trends, identify opportunities, develop action plans, and drive measurable results.
• Experience leading change, acquisitions, new school openings, or organizational transitions is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel regularly within the assigned region.
• Able to meet all licensing, background check, health clearance, and certification requirements. (Required)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee childcare discounts
• Daily Pay App for flexible access to earnings
• Career growth opportunities with internal promotions