District Manager
Dallas, TX
District Manager
Full Time • Dallas, TX
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Childcare Benefits
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Salary: $100,000–$115,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based
Territory: Dallas, TX Based | Multi-State Region
Travel: Approximately 85% Local & Multi-State
Required: Early Childhood Education Experience
Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based
Territory: Dallas, TX Based | Multi-State Region
Travel: Approximately 85% Local & Multi-State
Required: Early Childhood Education Experience
Lead Performance. Develop Leaders. Support Growing Childcare Centers.
The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced District Manager to drive operational performance across a portfolio of franchise childcare centers in the Dallas market and surrounding region. This field-based leader partners with franchise owners and Center Directors to strengthen operations, increase enrollment, develop leadership teams, improve financial performance, and maintain high standards for quality and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support multiple childcare centers across the assigned territory
- Conduct regular onsite visits and coach Center Directors and leadership teams
- Drive enrollment, retention, staffing, family experience, and operational performance
- Analyze P&L statements, labor, enrollment, revenue, and key performance indicators
- Partner with franchise owners on business planning, growth opportunities, and operational improvements
- Coach and develop Center Directors while supporting recruiting, training, and retention
- Ensure compliance with childcare licensing, franchise agreements, safety requirements, and company standards
- Support licensing visits, operational reviews, and corrective action plans
- Partner with Marketing and other teams to strengthen enrollment and local market performance
- Support new center openings and operational readiness throughout the region
Qualifications
- Early childhood education experience in a licensed childcare environment required
- 5+ years of multi-unit, district, franchise, or field operations leadership experience preferred
- Experience coaching and developing multi-site leadership teams
- Strong understanding of childcare operations, licensing, and compliance
- Ability to analyze P&L statements, budgets, KPIs, and business performance
- Strong business acumen, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, or related field preferred
- Must reside within the Dallas market and be able to travel approximately 85% locally and throughout the multi-state region
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Why Join TLE
- Competitive $90,000–$100,000 salary and comprehensive benefits
- High-impact leadership role supporting a growing childcare portfolio
- Opportunity to influence enrollment, leadership development, and operational performance
- Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
Bring your early childhood and multi-site leadership experience to TLE. Apply today!
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
See for yourself what makes TLE® Centers special
Step inside a TLE Center and see how we’ve designed and built every classroom to ensure our little learners and staff are safe and supported.