Area Manager

The Area Manager leads the performance and operations of multiple locations (5-8) within a defined geographic area. This role is responsible for driving school performance, ensuring operational excellence and quality / safety standards, developing school leadership, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and frequent travel between sites. Reports directly to the District Manager. The position supports the schools within the Central Valley corridor, reaching from Lodi though Modesto down to Fresno, and Clovis.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute area-wide business plans aligned to achieve company targets.
• Ensure achievement of performance targets with a strong emphasis on school growth and enrollment, safety, and compliance.
• Collaborate with School Directors to drive school performance, devise strategies to achieve performance metrics and increase profitability.
• Cascade priorities to school directors and ensure consistent execution across locations.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability across the area; monitor area performance targets and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities, and implement initiatives to improve efficiency (quality, marketing, community presence, enrollment) by leveraging data.
• Prepare and manage area-level budgets; monitor expenses and operational costs.
• Review financial metrics for each location; take corrective actions to improve operational efficiency and cost control.
• Identify trends and opportunities; implement continuous improvement initiatives across the area.
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards; resolve escalated customer issues promptly and professionally.
• Ensure consistent operational execution across all schools (workforce management, quality, compliance).
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop school directors; conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching.
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, training, and succession planning.

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About Learning Care Group :

What we do is who we are. Simply put, we care. (It’s right there in the name.) We strive to make a positive impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve every day. That’s where you come in. Be an expert in early education and child care, and lead the way to a brighter future—theirs, and yours. Share your talents and discover your potential as we achieve our goal to drive learning innovations, be a champion for children, and move education forward. You provide the spark that lights their path. And ignites your career.We invite you to be part of our story—and to start crafting your own.