Area Manager

The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience is the leader in the early education industry- we are known for making a positive difference in the lives of children. We strongly believe that a growth mindset is key to all that we do, and we consistently seek like-minded, talented people to join our team.

Why Should You Apply?

• Great pay and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Work alongside people that share a passion for making a difference in the lives of children

Key Responsibilities

• Executes operational strategies for The Learning Experience Corporate Owned and/or Franchise early learning centers, to drive success in critical performance measurements: enrollment, retention, productivity, quality, and customer-service
• Uses critical thinking to analyze center trends and territory performance, while providing support to enable centers to thrive
• Builds high performing teams- creates an environment of trust and rapport with direct reports, franchisee's and corporate employees
• Attracts and retains skilled employees- focusing on career development and internal mobility across the company
• Leads the licensing, marketing, advertising, opening, hiring and training of new, start-up locations
• Actively seeks out resources to minimize and resolve problems
• Serves as business consultant and ensuring best practices are followed at all levels
• Proactively addresses concerns, considering the needs and opinions of both internal and external customers
• Consistently seeks new and innovative ways to improve performance for the region and the entire TLE system
• In cooperation with all TLE leaders, implements new initiatives creating excitement to drive engagement and growth
• Evaluates enrollment trends and partners with the Marketing team to create and implement action plans
• Consistently maintains knowledge of standard operating procedures, franchise agreements and childcare licensing regulations
• Ensures all centers operate within state requirements (i.e. wage and hour guidelines); Avoids risk by understanding current and proposed regulations; enforcing requirements; recommending new procedures

Experience/Requirements

• Experienced Multi-Unit Operator, i.e. early childcare education, retail, restaurant, and /or franchise concepts
• Bachelor Degree or appropriate equivalent from an accredited university
• Strong computer and technical skills, including Microsoft business applications and various reporting software
• Strong project management, business writing and reporting skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Solid business acumen, management, analytical, and problem-thinking skills
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full-Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties. (Fixed and variable car allowance included in the compensation package)

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