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Early Bird Education Group
Area Director- (Multi-Unit Early Childhood Education/ Columbus)
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
$43,984 / year median in Ohio
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Area Director- (Multi-Unit Early Childhood Education/ Columbus) Early Bird Education Group - 1.0 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time From $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Education administration Team development Financial operations management Associate's degree Leadership Restaurant experience Full Job Description About Early Bird Education Group Early Bird Education Group is a growing early childhood education platform dedicated to building exceptional schools and nurturing outstanding educators. With 51 centers and expanding, we are committed to delivering high-quality early learning experiences that empower children, support families, and strengthen communities. About the Role We are seeking an experienced, people-first Area Director to join our leadership team and oversee multiple centers in Columbus, OH. This multi-unit leader will directly manage and support Center Directors, ensuring operational excellence, strong team culture, enrollment growth, and a consistently high standard of care across each location. While experience in early childhood education is a plus, it is not required. We are looking for a proven multi-unit operator with strong leadership skills, excellent business acumen, and a passion for developing people. What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and support Center Directors to deliver operational excellence and strong educational outcomes
- Drive center-level performance including enrollment, staffing, compliance, financial results, and family satisfaction
- Monitor and manage key performance indicators across your region, providing hands-on support and accountability
- Develop team culture, ensure effective communication, and identify high-potential talent for future growth
- Act as a role model of our values: H
- umility, U nity , G rowth & S
- afety Why Join Early Bird Education Group?
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Ongoing leadership development and opportunities to grow your career What We're Looking For
- 3-5+ years of multi-unit leadership experience , ideally in a customer-facing industry (e.g. retail, restaurant, hospitality, healthcare, fitness, etc.)
- A strong track record of coaching managers, building high-performing teams, and scaling operations across multiple sites
- Operational and financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and organizational priorities
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel regularly between centers in Columbus.
- Passion for purpose-driven work and making a difference in the lives of children, families, and educators Join Us If you're a dynamic and inspiring multi-unit leader who wants to bring your skills into a purpose-driven sector, we'd love to hear from you.