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Regional Operations Managers – Early Childhood

United States, New York City 113600.00 - 127800.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 14, 2026
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Job Description

As a Regional Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to your region, ensuring the highest standards of staff, parent/guardian, and client satisfaction. You’ll be responsible for developing and mentoring center leaders, guiding them to achieve excellence in quality, compliance, and financial performance, and embodying our mission, HEART Principles, and commitment to an inclusive environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and mentor Directors/Principals to achieve excellence in staff, family, and client satisfaction, quality programming, and financial performance
  • Oversee regional operations, ensuring compliance with licensing, health, safety, and NAEYC standards while driving continuous improvement
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for talent selection, professional development, and succession, fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture
  • Manage financial goals, budgets, reporting, and support marketing, retention, and client relationship initiatives to drive regional growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required (Master’s preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience as a Center Director or comparable leadership role in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
  • Experience managing multiple locations and working with corporate clients is required
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and fiscal management skills are required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NAEYC accreditation, licensing standards, and developmentally appropriate curriculum is required
  • Computer literacy and ability to manage multiple tasks are required
  • Sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of parents/guardians and staff
  • Must live 1.5 hour commute of NYC
  • Travel to NYC 3-5 days per week is required

Nice to have

Master’s degree

What we offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
  • Tuition assistance and education coaching
  • Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

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