Area Manager (Peoria, IL

What do we do?

Right At School is a leading for-profit education enrichment company offering before and after-school programs to children nationwide. We take pride in providing safe, engaging, and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich students' lives, give parents peace of mind, and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. With the help of our fantastic team, we have grown at an exciting rate, achieving a 30% year-over-year increase since our inception.

We are grateful for the support we receive from the communities we serve, and we take great pride in our accomplishments over the years.

Right At School is a leading for-profit education enrichment company offering before and after-school programs to children nationwide. We take pride in providing safe, engaging, and meaningful in-school and extracurricular programs to enrich students' lives, give parents peace of mind, and enable schools to focus on their academic mission. With the help of our fantastic team, we have grown at an exciting rate, achieving a 30% year-over-year increase since our inception.

We are grateful for the support we receive from the communities we serve, and we take great pride in our accomplishments over the years.

As an Area Manager
, you will manage multiple in-school enrichment and childcare programs, located in and around Peoria, Illinois. You will be directly accountable for the operations, quality, customer satisfaction and profitability of each site. You will be Right At School’s liaison with our program managers, educators, coaches, parents, parent organizations and school administration, as well as licensing agencies and representatives.

• Oversees the implementation of Right At School’s curriculum and ensures high-quality program delivery and continuous improvement in all aspects of program operations
• Maintains direct profit & loss responsibility for assigned programs
• Markets Right At School programs – seeking out opportunities to promote the program at relevant school and community events. Responsible for the internal growth opportunities of all locations in their area
• Ensures Right At School sites/programs meet state-specific licensing requirements
• Implements effective standardized operating procedures to help drive program quality
• Develops positive, collaborative relationships with school administration, parent-teacher organizations, outside vendor staff, and Right At School staff, including Central Office support staff
• Manages key HR functions, including scheduling, hiring and disciplining employees, supporting and promoting employee development and training through coaching and mentoring, and communicating with staff on classroom issues and standard operating procedures

• A Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year's experience working with school-age youth in the areas of child development, recreation, education or related fields
• Minimum 3 years as a multi-unit manager (5 or more site locations)
• Direct P & L experience
• Knowledge of child care licensing regulations preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and foster teamwork
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage deadlines
• Must possess excellent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to pass background checks, including Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)
• First Aid and CPR-in-person
• Cleared tuberculosis test
• Ability to drive to schools and districts within assigned footprint

• Your work will have a direct impact on the children, parents, and communities we serve.
• We believe in gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for our incredible talent.
• We believe in open communication and aren’t hierarchical.
• We provide opportunities for professional development, as your learning will never stop at Right at School.
• An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy-to-use tech 24/7.
• Our culture is fun,…