Area Manager

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This Area Manager position is a developmental role for selected District Manager candidates to develop multi-unit skills by leading 4-5 schools under the guidance of the District Manager. Responsible for leading and managing assigned schools to include business operations, compliance/licensing profit and loss, education/learning and people. The position supports schools in the Henderson, NV area.

Essential Functions/Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring our Safety Vision of “No One Gets Hurt”.
• Drives processes to prevent injuries and accidents; follows all procedures related to injuries and accidents if one should occur. Reports child injuries and hazards promptly.
• Ensures reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect to local child protective agency or abuse hotline as mandated by state law.
• Complete initial 5-7 week training plan; complete activities as assigned by District Manager in IDP to build multi-unit experience.
• Lead, inspire and energize employees to accomplish the Company mission, vision and values.
• Meet/exceed the customer’s (internal and external) expectations by understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs. Exhibit proactive communication; act and think with customers in mind.
• Promote and project a positive company image; treats others with courtesy and respect.
• Create a positive enjoyable work environment, inspiring trust and loyalty among all school employees.
• Recruit/hire/train/develop and retain superior talent.
• Work through District Manager on all people related activities (i.e. promotions, performance, MSS transactions, etc.).
• Responsible for being in assigned schools 75% of the time.
• Regular, in person attendance at designated company site is required to ensure necessary teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision.
• Proactively manage all school facilities regarding safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and improvements.
• Manage safety and security programs for children.
• Achieve budgeted PABO by controlling and managing expenses; maximizing school enrollment and sales revenue.
• Advise the schools on business and operational systems and improvements to help grow and become more profitable.
• Develop and implement creative tactical marketing programs.
• Provide an exceptional childhood learning environment/quality child care service experience that exceeds customer expectations
• Direct the implementation of standardized education and curriculum programs. Establish an environment of learning.
• Lead and/or maintain appropriate certification and accreditation programs and efforts.
• Ensure all Federal/State/Local licensing and regulatory compliance is followed to in all schools.
• Implement and ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, programs and processes.

Supervision:

• Manage and direct staff including recruitment, selection, performance and development to achieve Company goals and objectives.

Education/Experience:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Degree in Business preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a management role for a service industry, retail, hospitality, healthcare or in the education area.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
• Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of all current state and local regulations.
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Proficient time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation based on position, education and experience. Bi-weekly paid.
• Salary range $75K - $80K.
• This position is also eligible for our Support Central bonus program which is based on annual achievement of company performance.

Health and Wellness Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for a variety of health and welfare benefits based on their Full-time or Part-time status on their date of hire, which include medical, dental, vision, healthcare & dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pre-paid legal, pet insurance and identity theft protection.
• Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan after 30 days of employment. Participating employees are also eligible to receive a company provided match on their elective deferrals once they reach 1 year of employment with the company.

Employee perks/discounts

• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
• Childcare discount available to all employees
• Corporate partner Discounts
• This position is eligible for paid time off. All Corporate employees are enrolled in our Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plan. This plan allows for flexibility and discretion between employees and managers in taking time off - with no set accrual for vacation or sick time. Employees can use Flexible PTO for any reason and is compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Work Act.
• Applications accepted through August 22nd, 2025.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.