Area Manager / Director

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Bonus based on performance

• Competitive salary

• Dental insurance

• Employee discounts

• Flexible schedule

• Free uniforms

• Health insurance

• Opportunity for advancement

• Paid time off

• Signing bonus

• Training & development

• Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities

• The role of the Area Manager / Area Director is to serve and protect The Learning Experience brand in multiple states, educating and upholding all company standards and operational practices.

• Serves as an area leader, influencing and guiding multiple center management teams be accountable for their own success.

• Executes operational strategies designed to drive customer enrollment & retention, strong center cultures and excellence in academic delivery.

• Partners with franchisees and support teams in the licensing, marketing, advertising, opening, and staff training for new locations.

• Demonstrates competence in communicating and training on new initiatives, while creating excitement and engagement.

• Consistently reviews and finds opportunity for process standardization, sharing best practices, implementing new initiatives across all centers to assist in achieving goals.

• Employs critical thinking to analyze center trends and P&L performance, while providing guidance to help centers improve and meet goals.

• Consistently educates oneself on TLE's standard operating procedures and state childcare licensing regulations and ensures franchisees always comply. Tracks, manages and reports on centers compliance on a monthly basis.

• Evaluates enrollment trends for each center in area, and partners with the Marketing team to create and implement action plans.

• Builds and maintains positive relationships- creates an environment of trust and rapport with peers, franchisees, their employees, and corporate support partners.

• Researches and shares pertinent information and data, enabling franchisees to attract and retains top talent and customers.

• Actively seeks out resources to minimize and resolve problems. Has strong command in crisis management and escalates issues appropriately.

• Consistently works to improve performance for the area.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

• Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. We are one of the largest franchise groups with TLE....grow with us!!

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.