Salary: $95,000–$110,000 annually
Location: Stamford, CT | Field-Based
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Schedule
Travel: Approximately 85% | Local and Multi-State
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) and more
About the Role
The Learning Experience is hiring a District Manager based in the Stamford, CT area to oversee operations and business performance across multiple corporate-owned and franchise childcare centers.
This field-based role focuses on improving enrollment, developing Center Directors, strengthening franchise partnerships, and maintaining high standards of early childhood education, safety, and operational excellence.
We're seeking a results-driven multi-unit leader who can analyze performance, develop teams, and implement strategies that support center growth.
What You’ll Do
- Drive operational strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, profitability, and family satisfaction.
- Analyze center and territory performance, identify trends, and implement improvement plans.
- Coach Center Directors, develop leadership teams, and strengthen employee retention.
- Partner with franchise owners to provide business guidance and operational support.
- Coordinate new center openings, including licensing, hiring, training, and operational readiness.
- Collaborate with Marketing to improve enrollment, tours, and registrations.
- Ensure compliance with Connecticut childcare licensing, employment regulations, franchise agreements, and company standards.
- Identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and improve processes.
- Support corporate initiatives and build strong relationships with franchisees and center teams.
What You’ll Bring
- 4+ years of multi-unit operations leadership experience, preferably in childcare, preschool, or early childhood education.
- Experience in franchise operations, multi-unit retail, restaurants, or service-based businesses considered.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant education and experience.
- Strong business acumen, financial analysis, and operational management skills.
- Experience coaching leaders, improving performance, and driving business growth.
- Knowledge of childcare licensing and regulatory compliance preferred.
- Strong communication, project management, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business reporting systems.
- Ability to travel approximately 85% throughout the assigned territory.
- Must reside in Stamford, CT, or the surrounding Fairfield County area.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary of $95,000–$110,000 annually.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and 401(k).
- Vehicle allowance for business travel.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to influence performance across a growing early childhood education network.
Apply today to join The Learning Experience as a District Manager supporting our Stamford, Connecticut region.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
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.