District Manager

Explore your passion with us! 

Founded in 1988, Child Development Schools is headquartered in Austin, TX operating over 260 childcare centers in 11 states. Our three early childhood education brands are Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years. 

We have a great opportunity for a District Manager to join our growing company!

Through their leadership, the District Manager is responsible for achieving company goals and growth, employee relations, business trends, and ensuring that company policies and standards are being met in each school. The District Manager is specifically tasked with the management of Directors and support teams in the schools assigned to their district, and work alongside them to ensure they develop personally and professionally. 

This position will lead in South Georgia and North Florida.

• Visit each school within the district at least every two weeks
• Complete quarterly reviews using the company financial and safety checklists along with the applicable state licensing and sanitation checklists to assure compliance with all requirements
• Evaluate school adherence to the company safety manual with emphasis on equipment and vehicle maintenance, building security, teacher supervision, and driver qualifications
• Review school revenue and expense reporting to assure accuracy and discuss budgetary status, oulining areas for improvement and recognizing exceptional performance with each visit
• Monitor accounts receivable to ensure vaildity and collectability of all outstanding accounts
• Evaluate each schools' overall program quality to ensure company curriculum and "best practices" are implemented correctly in each classroom
• Provide School Directors with continuous feedback regarding performance
• Complete documented performance evaluations on an annual basis and develop professional development plans for all School Directors
• Develop strong community relationships with other early childhood organizations to enhance the company brand and create potential opportunities for collaboration
• Review and confirm that School Directors appropriately prepare commitment to excellence reports.
• Assist the School Directors with budget preparation and submit to corporate for approval
• Suggest improvements and policy modifications that will enhance our corporate environment

Our Benefits Provide:

• Discounts up to 50% off childcare tuition
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Free access to online training
• Education assistance to pursue your degree
• 401K plan savings and investment plan with employer contribution

• Minimum of three (3) years as a School Director; two (2) years management experience in a multi-school or multi-site environment, preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Business preferred
•  Solid experience in managing profit and loss statements
•  Working knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Must be a team player and leader
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex issues and conflicts
• Demonstrates compassion and is respectful toward all constituencies
• Ability to interact and work with diverse cultures
• Assumes responsibility of district and makes sound decisions
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Google Sheets
• Ability to travel within the district every week
• Requires a valid driver's license and maintains a good driving record

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