Your interest in this position and application is very important to us.?We will respond to your application within one business day. Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Area Manager to join the leadership team at their premier preschool in the Nashville area. This role leads and supports Executive School Directors to ensure each school fulfills The Area Manager is accountable for operational excellence, educational quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, enrollment, family experience, and team-member engagement across assigned schools. This is a Direct Hire position with the school Monday-Friday; year-round employment Salary $80,000 - $90,000/year pending education, certifications, and professional Early Childhood Education experience Bonus incentive based on specified metrics Benefits 401(k) with employer match Medical/dental/vision insurance FREE tuition for the Director's children Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Team Development Recruit, onboard, lead, coach, and develop Executive School Directors. Establish clear expectations, evaluate performance, and provide ongoing feedback and support. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable culture aligned with school values. Conduct regular school visits to assess results, reinforce expectations, and support school leadership teams. Operational and Educational Excellence Ensure consistent execution of company programs, policies, processes, and operational standards. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements. Identify operational risks or performance gaps and develop appropriate action plans with school leadership. Ensure academic programming supports children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth and meets applicable quality, certification, and accreditation standards. Support the successful opening, transition, and stabilization of schools within the assigned area. Financial and Enrollment Performance Develop and manage school and area budgets in partnership with Executive School Directors and the Regional Director. Analyze financial and operational results and implement strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, and expense targets. Coach school leaders on staffing models, scheduling, productivity, and proactive labor management. Oversee enrollment, occupancy, and retention strategies, partnering with Marketing and school leadership as appropriate. Family and Community Experience Ensure schools consistently deliver a high-quality experience for children and families. Support the timely and professional resolution of escalated family or community concerns. Promote and model Vision, Promise, and Values within the schools and surrounding communities. Strategic Partnership and Growth Partner with the Regional Director to develop and execute plans for the assigned area. Collaborate with organizational leaders to identify and support growth opportunities. Remain informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices affecting school operations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field. Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience within early childhood education. Experience leading multiple locations, schools, or operational teams. Strong knowledge of early childhood education regulations and licensing requirements. Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, labor management, enrollment, and performance accountability. Strong leadership, coaching, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze data, establish priorities, and translate organizational goals into action. Ability to meet applicable state-specific director qualification requirements. Experience developing multi-site leaders, supporting school openings or transitions, and working with NAEYC standards or accreditation processes, preferred Work Environment and Physical Requirements This position works across multiple early childhood education and remote-work environments. This role requires regularly moving throughout school facilities, using a computer and other technology, and communicating in person and through telephone and virtual platforms. The position may occasionally require bending, reaching, kneeling, using stairs, and lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds. The environment may include moderate noise, frequent interruptions, and conditions commonly present in early childhood education settings.

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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. #LEA112