Benefits:
Childcare Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually Required: Early Childhood Experience Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based Territory: North and Central New Jersey | Multi-State District Travel: Approximately 85 percent
Location Requirements
This role is primarily based in North or Central New Jersey 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.
Job Overview
The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced District Manager to support and guide franchise childcare centers across North and Central New Jersey 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 Responsibilities
Serve as a field leader and brand ambassador, ensuring centers consistently meet operational, quality, and brand standards
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, franchise agreements, and state childcare licensing regulations
Act as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners, providing guidance on operations, staffing, enrollment growth, and financial performance
Analyze enrollment trends and profit and loss statements to identify opportunities for improvement
Execute district strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, quality outcomes, and brand awareness
Train and communicate new initiatives, systems, and programs while driving engagement and adoption
Partner with Marketing to evaluate enrollment trends and implement regional action plans
Support centers with licensing, marketing, hiring, training, and new center openings
Build strong, trust-based relationships with franchise owners, center leaders, and corporate partners
Research and share best practices, performance data, and insights to support talent attraction and customer retention
Proactively identify challenges, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when appropriate
Continuously improve performance across the assigned district and the broader organization
Qualifications
Required: Early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare environment
Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a multi-unit operator, district leader, or field-based manager
Strong understanding of profit and loss statements and operational performance metrics
Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills
Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent project management, business writing, and reporting skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
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
Why Join The Learning Experience
Competitive salary with growth potential
High-impact leadership role with visibility across multiple states
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to excellence in early childhood education