District Manager

Responsive recruiterBenefits401(k)Competitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offTraining & developmentTuition assistanceVision insuranceWellness resources401(k) matchingRequired: Early Childhood ExperienceSalary: $95,000–$100,000 annuallyEmployment Type: Full-Time | Field BasedTerritory: Dallas, Texas based | Multi-State RegionTravel: Approximately 85 percentLocation Requirements:This role is primarily based in the Dallas metro area and supports a multi-state district. Candidates must live within 30 miles of a major airport and be willing to drive to neighboring states for frequent onsite childcare center visits. Dallas-area candidates are preferred.Job OverviewThe Learning Experience is seeking an experienced District Manager to support and guide franchise childcare centers across the Dallas region and surrounding markets. This field leadership role focuses on protecting brand standards, driving operational excellence, and partnering with franchise owners to improve enrollment, quality outcomes, financial performance, and team development.The ideal candidate brings strong early childhood leadership experience, understands licensed childcare environments, and thrives in a high-travel, relationship-driven role. Candidates with a combination of early childhood education, franchise, and multi-unit leadership experience are strongly preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a field leader and brand ambassador, ensuring centers consistently meet operational, quality, and brand standardsEnsure compliance with standard operating procedures, franchise agreements, and state childcare licensing regulationsAct as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners, providing guidance on operations, staffing, enrollment growth, and financial performanceAnalyze enrollment trends and profit and loss statements to identify improvement opportunitiesExecute district strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, quality outcomes, and brand awarenessTrain and communicate new initiatives, systems, and programs while driving engagement and adoptionPartner with Marketing to evaluate enrollment trends and implement regional action plansSupport centers with licensing, marketing, hiring, training, and new center openingsBuild strong, trust-based relationships with franchise owners, center leaders, and corporate partnersResearch and share best practices, performance data, and insights to support talent attraction and customer retentionProactively identify challenges, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when appropriateContinuously improve performance across the assigned district and the broader organizationQualificationsRequired: Early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare environmentMinimum of 5 years proven experience as a multi-unit operator, district leader, or field-based managerStrong understanding of profit and loss statements and operational performance metricsExceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skillsStrong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent project management, business writing, and reporting skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting toolsBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experienceAbility to work a flexible full-time schedule, including occasional weekends or holidaysWillingness and ability to travel approximately 85 percentReliable transportation required; fixed and variable car allowance included in compensationWhy Join The Learning ExperienceCompetitive salary with growth potential and comprehensive benefitsHigh-impact leadership role with visibility across a growing national organizationProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesJoin a mission-driven organization dedicated to excellence in early childhood educationCompensation: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year