District Manager

Company: The Learning Experience - World Headquarters
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Required: Early Childhood Experience Salary: $95,000$100,000 annually Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based Territory: Michigan, Indiana, and Southern Ohio Travel: Approximately 85% Location Requirements This role supports a multi-state district and requires residence within 30 miles of a major airport, with the ability to drive to neighboring states for frequent onsite center visits. Candidates in the Indianapolis or Detroit metro areas are preferred, though qualified candidates outside these locations will be considered. Job Overview The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced District Manager to support franchise childcare centers across Michigan, Indiana, and Southern Ohio. This field-based leadership role focuses on protecting brand standards, driving operational excellence, and partnering with franchise owners to improve enrollment, quality, financial performance, and team development. The ideal candidate is a strong multi-unit or franchise operator who thrives in a high-travel, relationship-driven environment and enjoys coaching leaders to achieve measurable results. Experience in early childhood education, franchising, or service-based industries is strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with SOPs, franchise agreements, and state licensing regulations Analyze enrollment and financial performance (P&L) to identify improvement opportunities Drive regional strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, and quality Serve as a field leader and brand ambassador Act as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners Train and implement new initiatives and systems Partner with Marketing on enrollment and regional action plans Support licensing, hiring, training, and new center openings Build strong relationships and proactively resolve issues Qualifications 5 years proven experience in early childhood education as a multi-unit operator or field leader Strong financial and analytical skills Excellent communication, coaching, and project management abilities Bachelors degree or equivalent experience Ability to travel ~85% with reliable transportation Why Join Us Join a fast-growing organization dedicated to quality, growth, and making a meaningful impact in early childhood education. Flexible work from home options available.

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