Area Manager

Kindercare

. Recruit, develop, motivate, and engage a highly talented team of teaching staff .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills to effectively manage a team and drive educational excellence. Proven ability to cultivate relationships with stakeholders and generate revenue while adhering to state guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsRevenue GenerationNAEYC/NAC Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Budget AccountabilityMulti-Unit ManagementSales Opportunity IdentificationRevenue Improvement StrategiesAccreditation Standards

Soft Skills

Team MotivationRelationship BuildingMulti-TaskingEngagement Skills

Industry Keywords

State Licensing KnowledgeEducational ExcellenceOut-of-School Time ProgramsCommunity Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, develop, motivate, and engage a highly talented team of teaching staff
Drive consistent focus on quality, accreditation, and educational excellence throughout the market
Manage a business portfolio
Identify sales opportunities
Drive business decisions to improve revenue, customer retention, and acquisition
Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, schools and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
Support hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time on school grounds
Partner with administrators to bring programs to school districts
Lead toward inspired learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1 year of leadership experience, preferably in a multi-unit environment
Outstanding customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and lead multiple situations effectively
Meet state specific guidelines for the role
Physically able to use a computer
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
Ability to work indoors or outdoors as needed
Budget and financial accountability with revenue generation experience preferred
NAEYC/NAC and state licensing knowledge preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discounted child care benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family and pets
Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
Health and wellness programs
Paid time off
Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones