Early Childhood Education Area Manager

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Cre8ive Beginnings is a fast-growing childcare franchise operator with multiple "The Learning Experience" franchised centers in the United States. We are seeking an area manager to oversee our growing franchised childcare business.

The Learning Experience is a leading provider of early education and childcare services committed to nurturing and developing young minds. With a focus on providing a safe, stimulating, and innovative learning environment, we strive to support the growth and development of children from infancy through early childhood.

The Area Manager will oversee the operations of multiple early childhood centers within their designated area of IL as well as future sites as we grow. They will provide leadership, support, and guidance to center directors and staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality educational programs and services. They are responsible for the financial and operational performance of the Centers under their supervision.

They have an essential ability to apply their business acumen to customer engagement and leading people, ultimately creating an environment where others can thrive.

• Oversee and manage the operations of multiple early education centers in the area
• Provide leadership and direction to center directors and staff to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain high enrollment and retention rates
• Monitor center performance metrics and implement strategies to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all centers comply with state and company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with center directors to develop and implement action plans to address areas of improvement.
• Conduct regular center visits to assess operations, provide feedback, and offer support.
• Manage budgetary and financial aspects of the area, including revenue generation and expense control.
• Recruit, train, and develop center directors and staff to maintain high-performance standards.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the area.
• Drives financial performance and productivity for all operational aspects of the centers
• Effectively analyzes and reconciles billing; creates action plans based on past performance and forecasted occupancy
• Review center payroll, ensuring the accuracy of payroll data
• Support team meetings in partnership with Center Directors, to communicate important information

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role within the early childhood education industry.
• Strong understanding of early childhood education operations, regulations and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions to drive business results.
• Ability to travel within the designated area.

• 2+ years of experience in a multisite leadership role within the early childhood education industry.
• Experience hiring and developing strong center directors.
• Experience turning underperforming centers to profitability
• Growth mindset, ability to adapt and identify areas of opportunities for maximizing enrollment and profitability
• Experience with marketing early childcare education centers.
• Experience with enrolling centers to 100%+ capacity and waitlist.