Area Manager

Kindercare

Area Manager for KinderCare Learning Companies managing a team of teaching staff. Driving educational excellence and customer retention in a multi-unit environment across Michigan.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing and developing teaching staff while ensuring quality and accreditation standards are met. Proven ability to drive revenue growth and customer retention through effective relationship management and business decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsBudget AccountabilityRevenue GenerationNAEYC/NAC Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Business ManagementSales Opportunity IdentificationFinancial AccountabilityMulti-Unit ManagementAccreditation Standards

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMotivational SkillsRelationship BuildingMulti-Tasking AbilityEngagement Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

NAEYC CertificationNAC CertificationState Licensing Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Educational ExcellenceCustomer RetentionCommunity EngagementState GuidelinesTeaching Staff Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, develop, motivate, and engage a highly talented team of teaching staff
Drive consistent focus on quality, accreditation, and educational excellence throughout the market
Manage a business portfolio, identify sales opportunities, and drive business decisions to improve revenue, customer retention, and acquisition
Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, schools and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1 year of leadership experience, preferably in a multi-unit environment
Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and lead multiple situations effectively
Meet state specific guidelines for the role
Physically able to use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors as needed
Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred
NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

discounted child care benefits
medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
employee assistance programs
health and wellness programs
paid time off
discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones