Daycare Regional Director / Executive Operations Leader

Little Learner Children's Academy

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of multi-site childcare leadership experience preferred
  • Strong operational and organizational skills
  • Proven experience in team leadership and development
  • Knowledgeable in childcare licensing and operations
  • Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
  • Ownership mentality with problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with Procare or similar childcare management systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support and mentor Directors and Assistant Directors
  • Ensure strong licensing compliance and operational consistency
  • Enhance staff retention, culture, and leadership development
  • Drive enrollment growth and increase family engagement
  • Conduct school visits and operational audits
  • Collaborate with ownership and leadership teams
  • Establish systems and accountability structures to boost performance
  • Create nurturing, safe, high-quality environments for children and families

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship
  • Dynamic work environment across multiple locations
  • Ability to influence childcare culture and operations
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Focus on continuous learning and development for staff
Full Job Description
Regional Director / Executive Operations Leader

Little Learner Children's Academy

This is not just a childcare management role.

We are looking for a strong leader and operator who can:
  • Build systems
  • Mentor directors
  • Strengthen culture
  • Improve accountability
  • Drive enrollment and retention
  • Support operational excellence across all locations


The ideal candidate is confident, organized, emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and capable of leading multiple teams while maintaining strong relationships with staff and families.

What You'll Do
  • Support and mentor Directors and Assistant Directors
  • Help schools maintain strong licensing compliance and operational consistency
  • Improve staff retention, culture, and leadership development
  • Support enrollment growth and family engagement
  • Conduct school visits, audits, coaching, and operational reviews
  • Partner closely with ownership and leadership teams
  • Create systems and accountability structures that improve performance
  • Help schools operate as nurturing, safe, high-quality environments for children and families


What We're Looking For
  • Multi-site childcare leadership experience preferred
  • Strong operational and organizational skills
  • Experience leading teams and developing leaders
  • Knowledge of licensing and childcare operations
  • Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
  • Someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and leads with professionalism
  • Experience with Procare or similar childcare systems preferred


The Right Person For This Role

The right person:
  • Leads calmly under pressure
  • Can balance accountability with support
  • Builds strong teams and strong culture
  • Is solutions-focused and proactive
  • Thinks strategically while also executing daily operations
  • Believes in growth, mentorship, and continuous learning


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