Area Manager
Full Time • Fairfield, CT
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
About the Role: Area Manager – Childcare Centers (Fairfield & Southington, CT)
The Area Manager oversees daily operations for two childcare centers operated by AD TLE Group, LLC (The Learning Experience). This role manages the center leadership teams, ensures compliance with Connecticut Office of Early Childhood regulations and franchise standards, and supports enrollment, staff development, and overall center performance. The position reports directly to the owner and requires regular presence at both locations.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and support Center Directors, Assistant Directors, and staff daily onsite.
- Ensure compliance with state licensing and franchise standards
- Monitor student safety, curriculum implementation, and classroom quality
- Manage enrollment growth, marketing initiatives, tours, and parent communication
- Oversee administrative tasks including billing, tuition collection, payroll preparation, and reporting
- Conduct classroom observations, staff training, and management meetings
- Support in Staff hiring, training and onboarding.
- Address parent concerns and support daily center operations.
- Fill in for management or classroom coverage when needed
- Monitor budgets, payroll percentages, and operational performance
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational management or childcare operations.
- OEC Supervision & Administration course completion
- CPR, First Aid, medication, and EpiPen certification
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of team development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with staff and families.
- Knowledge of state licensing regulations and early childhood education best practices.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to enhance center performance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Passion for early childhood education and commitment to nurturing children's development.
- Reliable Transportation
About Us:
The Learning Experience has been a leader in early childhood education for over 20 years, dedicated to nurturing the minds of young learners. Our centers are beloved by families for our engaging curriculum and caring staff, while employees thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters professional growth.
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 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.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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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.
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