District Manager

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The District Manager is responsible for leading the growth of Learning Care Group’s multi-unit business operations/Schools within the Albany area, (i.e., district), 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 but not limited to, 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leading, inspiring and energizing employees to accomplish the Company vision, mission and values.
• Creating a positive enjoyable work environment, inspiring trust and loyalty among all school employees.
• Support and interact with school management and staff by spending approximately 75% of your time in your respective schools.
• Recruiting/hiring/training/development and retaining superior talent.
• Developing and implementing creative tactical marketing programs.
• Proactively managing all center facilities regarding safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and improvements.
• Providing an exceptional childhood learning environment/quality child care service experience that exceeds customer expectations.
• Managing safety and security programs for children.
• Ensuring all Federal/State/Local licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Implementing and ensuring adherence to all company policies, procedures, programs and processes.
• Leading and/or maintaining appropriate certification and accreditation programs and efforts.
• Establishing an environment of learning.
• Directing the implementation of standardized education and curriculum programs.
• Maximizing school enrollment and sales revenue.
• Controlling and managing expenses.
• Achieving budgeted profitability.
• Advising the schools on business and operational systems and improvements to help grow and become more profitable.
• Managing and collecting cash

Job Requirements:

• Must meet childcare state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years experience in multi-unit management in a service industry, retail, hospitality,
  healthcare or in the education area.
• Demonstrated ability to build and coach a team of individual business unit leaders.
• Early Childhood Education/Education field preferred, however not required.

Job Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Achieve budgeted financial goals and other business metrics.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Direct the implementation of Company-provided education and curriculum programs through coaching and assessment of Directors and Assistant Directors.  This task will require the District Manager to travel onsite to his or her assigned Schools a minimum of 75% of his or her working time.
5. While onsite at the assigned Schools (