Ohio District Manager

Inspire Young Minds. Build Your Career. Make an Impact.\n
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\nAre you passionate about working with children and helping them grow, learn, and thrive? At Sweet Kiddles flexible childcare centers (under our parent company Inspire Early Education), we create a joyful, inclusive environment where both children and educators flourish.\n
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\nAs a District Manager at Sweet Kiddles, you embody our core values of being Flexible, Growth-Minded, and Disciplined. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of our mission: to change the world by making parents' and children's lives better\n
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\nYou will oversee the operations and performance of 11 schools within your assigned region (Cleveland/Columbus Ohio Area), driving educational excellence, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.\n
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\nWhy You'll Love Working with Us:\n
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\nWe don’t just support children — we support YOU.\n
\nComprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)\n
\nPaid time off + paid holidays (because balance matters)\n
\n401(k) to invest in your future\n
\nEmployee childcare discounts\n
\nDaily Pay App — get paid when you need it\n
\nCareer growth opportunities (we promote from within!)\n
\nA welcoming, inclusive, and team-first culture\n
\nRecognition for the incredible work you do\n
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\nWhat You’ll Do:\n
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\nLead & Develop Teams\n
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\nCoach and support School Directors through training, performance reviews, and development. Set goals, drive accountability, and support new school integrations.\n
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\nDrive Operational Excellence\n
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\nOversee operations across 11 schools, ensuring compliance with licensing, health, safety, and company standards.\n
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\nGrow Enrollment & Family Satisfaction\n
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\nDrive enrollment growth, support family engagement, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.\n
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\nManage Business Performance\n
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\nLead regional financial performance, including revenue, occupancy, staffing efficiency, expenses, and profitability.\n
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\nEnsure Educational Quality\n
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\nEnsure high-quality curriculum delivery, classroom experiences, and educator development across all schools.\n
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\nRecruit, Retain & Collaborate\n
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\nPartner with Recruitment, HR, Enrollment, Compliance, Curriculum, and Facilities teams to support regional success.\n
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\nOversee Facilities\n
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\nEnsure maintenance requests are completed, and facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.\n
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\nWho You Are:\n
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\nBachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, or a related field preferred; Associate’s degree or equivalent experience considered. (Required)\n
\nMinimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in Early Childhood Education, including multi-site leadership overseeing multiple licensed childcare centers. (Required)\n
\nDemonstrated success leading through others by coaching, mentoring, and developing Center Directors and leadership teams to achieve operational excellence.\n
\nStrong business acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, enrollment, tuition revenue, financial performance, and key operational metrics across multiple locations.\n
\nProven ability to hold teams accountable while building trust, fostering engagement, and creating a positive, people-first culture.\n
\nStrong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations, health and safety standards, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance.\n
\nExceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.\n
\nAbility to analyze business trends, identify opportunities, develop action plans, and drive measurable results.\n
\nExperience leading change, acquisitions, new school openings, or organizational transitions is highly desirable.\n
\nAbility to travel regularly within the assigned region.\n
\nAble to meet all licensing, background check, health clearance, and certification requirements. (Required)\n
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\nReady to Love Where You Work?\n
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\nIf you’re looking for more than just a job — if you want a career filled with purpose, connection, and joy — we’d love to meet you.\n
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\nApply today and start making a difference at Sweet Kiddles by Inspire Early Education!\n
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\nJoin us at Inspire Early Education and become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.\n
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\nInspire Early Education is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].