District Manager
The Learning Experience
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Oklahoma City • Oklahoma • United States
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Salary
💰 $95,000 - $100,000 per year
About the role
- Serve as a field leader and brand ambassador, ensuring centers consistently meet company standards and operational expectations
- Act as a business consultant to franchise owners, providing guidance on operations, staffing, enrollment growth, and quality improvement
- Execute district strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, and brand performance
- Analyze enrollment trends and profit and loss statements to identify opportunities for improvement
- Communicate and train on new initiatives, systems, and operational updates to drive engagement and consistency
- Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, franchise agreements, and state childcare licensing regulations
- Partner with Marketing to evaluate enrollment trends and implement district action plans
- Support centers with licensing, hiring, staff training, and new location openings
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with franchise owners, center teams, and corporate partners
- Research and share performance data and best practices to support talent attraction and customer retention
- Proactively identify challenges, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when appropriate
- Continuously work to improve performance across the district and the broader organization
Requirements
- Early Childhood Experience
- Experience leading teams in a licensed or compliance-driven childcare environment preferred
- Proven experience as a multi-unit operator, district leader, or franchise consultant
- Strong understanding of state childcare licensing frameworks and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated ability to analyze profit and loss statements and operational metrics
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools
- Strong project management, business writing, and communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including occasional weekends or holidays
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 85 percent
- Reliable transportation required; fixed and variable car allowance included in compensation
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
early childhood experiencemulti-unit operationsprofit and loss analysisoperational metrics analysisproject managementbusiness writingreporting toolsstaff trainingenrollment growth strategiesquality improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillscoachingproblem-solvingrelationship buildingflexibilityengagementconsultative skillsissue resolution
Certifications
Bachelor's degreechildcare licensing certification