Childcare District Manager
Magical Beginnings Learning Centers
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Wilton • Connecticut • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Provide steady, visible leadership across multiple schools
- Ensure licensing, ratios, safety, and operational standards are met daily
- Apply policies and procedures consistently across all locations
- Hold School Directors accountable for staffing, enrollment, budgets, and performance
- Use KPIs, audits, and data to identify risks and drive improvement
- Address performance issues directly and professionally
- Build trusted partnerships with School Directors and regional leaders
- Be accessible, supportive, and engaged with schools
- Partner effectively with families, staff, vendors, and internal teams
- Develop and coach Directors to grow as leaders
- Support enrollment, staffing stability, and financial health
- Ensure schools are compliant, high-quality, and welcoming
- Directly supervise and mentor School Directors and regional facilities leadership
- Model Magical Beginnings’ values through calm, ethical, people-centered leadership
- Conduct performance reviews and guide decisions on development, promotions, and transitions
- Ensure full compliance with all state licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare schools for licensure visits and manage corrective action plans as needed
- Conduct regular school visits, audits, and quality assessments
- Partner with Directors to manage budgets, staffing models, and enrollment goals
- Monitor KPIs and financial performance, addressing gaps proactively
- Support Directors in balancing fiscal responsibility with program quality
- Support new school openings, licensing, staffing, and operational launches
- Serve as Interim Director when necessary to maintain stability and care
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive leadership in early childhood education
- 3+ years of experience leading multi-site childcare operations
- Strong knowledge of licensing regulations and compliance standards
- Proven ability to manage people, budgets, and performance
- Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
- **Leadership Style**
- Calm, steady, and people-centered
- Clear expectations with compassionate follow-through
- Organized, decisive, and collaborative
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid snow days and vacation time*
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
- Long-term disability and company-paid life insurance
- Five free counseling appointments with our EAP Program
- 401 (k) Plan with a weekly company match
- Parental leave through MA PFML
- Childcare discount
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Employee Referral Bonus Plan
- Supportive Regional Operations Team
- Leadership Training and Development
- Teachers’ lounge and dedicated break rooms
- Mentorship Program
- Professional Development and Career Advancement Opportunities
- Teacher appreciation events and team-building activities
- Seasonal celebrations and community outreach projects
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
budget managementperformance managementdata analysisKPI monitoringcompliance managementstaffing modelsenrollment managementquality assessmentscorrective action planningauditing
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcoachingcollaborationorganizationdecisivenesscompassionaccountabilitypartnership buildingproblem-solving