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 6 centers in the Eastern Philadelphia and surrounding areas . 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 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 Eastern Philadelphia.
- 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.
Help us grow great schools, empower great educators, and make a lasting difference. Apply today to become part of the Early Bird Education Group team!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Childcare Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Education:
Associate (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)
Work Location:
On the road