District Manager - Denver Area

About Tierra Encantada

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, and provides high-quality language immersion education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. At Tierra Encantada, we believe the earliest years should open a world of possibilities. As the Leader in Spanish Immersion Early Education®, we nurture the whole child through joyful play-based learning and a globally inspired culinary program featuring wholesome meals prepared from scratch each day.

By fostering curiosity, confidence, cultural understanding, and healthy habits, we prepare children for a lifetime of learning while creating warm, engaging environments that families trust. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team that is committed to making a lasting impact-one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Tierra Encantada is hiring for a District Manager based out of the greater Denver metropolitan area. This position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, performance, and compliance of corporate child care centers within their district which will include centers in Wheat Ridge, Engelwood and Westminster, Colorado. This role will ensure that each center operates smoothly, meets company standards, and achieves financial and operational targets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multi-site management, a passion for early childhood education, and the ability to lead and mentor center directors. Bilingual Spanish is not required, but strongly preferred. This position will report to our Director of Field Operations.

This is a full time, exempt position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm.

This role is mainly on site, with the expectation that District Managers will be on site at their centers 4 days a week, and have 1 day per week to work from home.

The starting salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually depending on qualifications, education, and experience.

This position will remain open and accepting applications until it is filled.

• Oversee the operations of multiple centers within the district, ensuring each location adheres to company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for each center, including enrollment, revenue, staffing, customer satisfaction, and expenses.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure that centers are well-maintained, compliant with licensing requirements, and operating efficiently.

• Drive enrollment initiatives by supporting center directors in executing marketing, community outreach, and family engagement strategies to reach and maintain target enrollment levels.
• Analyze staffing needs and optimize scheduling to balance labor costs with enrollment demands, ensuring resources are managed efficiently.
• Collaborate with center directors to manage hiring, transitions, and onboarding of staff to maintain continuity of care and foster family satisfaction.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to center directors, helping them develop management skills and achieve center goals in alignment with company values.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development of center directors and district staff, ensuring that each team member embodies the company's values and mission.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, encouraging development of talent based on the company's core values, mission, and strategic goals.

• Develop and manage budgets for each center within the district, ensuring financial and enrollment targets are…