About this opportunity
The Learning Experience - World Headquarters lists this District Manager opportunity in edison, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Details
Required: Early Childhood Experience
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually
Territory: Central NJ, Eastern PA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based
Travel: Approximately 85 percent
Location Requirements
This role supports a multi-state district and requires close proximity within 30 miles of a major airport, along with the ability to drive to neighboring states for frequent onsite center visits. Candidates located in Central NJ/Eastern PA areas are preferred.
Job Overview
The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced District Manager to support and guide franchise childcare centers across Central NJ and Eastern PA. This field leadership role is responsible for protecting brand standards, driving operational excellence, and partnering with franchise owners to improve performance across enrollment, quality, financial results, and team development. The ideal candidate is a strong business operator with multi-unit or franchise experience who thrives in a high-travel, relationship-driven role and enjoys coaching leaders to achieve results. Candidates who bring a combination of early childhood education, franchise, and multi-unit leadership experience will be strongly favored.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure franchisee compliance with standard operating procedures, franchise agreements, and state childcare licensing regulations
Analyze center-level performance trends, including enrollment metrics and profit and loss statements, to identify opportunities for improvement
Execute regional operational strategies to drive enrollment, retention, productivity, quality outcomes, and brand awareness
Serve as a field leader and brand ambassador, ensuring all centers consistently meet The Learning Experience operational, quality, and brand standards
Act as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners, providing guidance on operations, staffing, enrollment growth, and financial performance
Train and communicate new initiatives, systems, and programs while building engagement and adoption
Partner with Marketing to evaluate enrollment trends and implement regional action plans
Support franchisees with licensing, marketing, advertising, hiring, training, and opening of new centers
Build strong, trust-based relationships with franchise owners, center leaders, corporate partners, and internal teams
Research and share best practices, data, and insights to support talent attraction, retention, and customer growth
Proactively identify issues, resolve challenges, and escalate concerns when appropriate
Continuously work to improve performance across the assigned region and the broader organization
Qualifications
5+ years proven experience in early childhood education as a multi-unit operator or field leader
Strong understanding of profit and loss statements and financial performance analysis
Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and verbal communication skills
Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent project management, business writing, and reporting skills
Strong computer and technical skills, including 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 of the time
Reliable transportation required; fixed and variable car allowance included in compensation
Why Apply
High-impact leadership role with visibility across a growing national organization
Opportunities for professional growth and career development
Work alongside mission-driven leaders passionate about early childhood education
Flexible work from home options available.
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Worksite address
edison, NJ, 08818, US
Who can apply
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