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District Manager

The Learning Experience
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Manager position at The Learning Experience?

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $95,000–$100,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time | Field Based

Territory: Michigan, Indiana, and Southern Ohio

Travel: Approximately 85%

Location Requirements

This role supports a multi-state district and requires residence within 30 miles of a major airport, with the ability to drive to neighboring states for frequent onsite center visits. Candidates in the Indianapolis or Detroit metro areas are preferred, though qualified candidates outside these locations will be considered.

Job Overview

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced District Manager to support franchise childcare centers across Michigan, Indiana, and Southern Ohio. This field-based leadership role focuses on protecting brand standards, driving operational excellence, and partnering with franchise owners to improve enrollment, quality, financial performance, and team development. The ideal candidate is a strong multi-unit or franchise operator who thrives in a high-travel, relationship-driven environment and enjoys coaching leaders to achieve measurable results. Experience in early childhood education, franchising, or service-based industries is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, franchise agreements, and state licensing regulations
  • Analyze enrollment and financial performance (P&L) to identify improvement opportunities
  • Drive regional strategies to improve enrollment, retention, productivity, and quality
  • Serve as a field leader and brand ambassador
  • Act as a trusted business consultant to franchise owners
  • Train and implement new initiatives and systems
  • Partner with Marketing on enrollment and regional action plans
  • Support licensing, hiring, training, and new center openings
  • Build strong relationships and proactively resolve issues


Qualifications

  • Multi-unit or field leadership experience
  • Strong financial and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and project management abilities
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to travel :85% with reliable transportation


Why Join Us

Join a fast-growing organization dedicated to quality, growth, and making a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

Flexible work from home options available.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

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