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Area Manager

Kindercare

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

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMichigan • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational capabilities in managing a multi-unit educational environment, focusing on quality, customer service, and community engagement. Possesses knowledge of state licensing requirements and budget accountability to drive revenue generation and improve customer retention.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsBudget AccountabilityNAEYC/NAC Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Revenue GenerationSales Opportunity IdentificationMulti-TaskingQuality ManagementAccreditation Knowledge
Soft Skills
Team MotivationRelationship BuildingCommunity EngagementEffective Communication
Industry Keywords
State LicensingEducational ExcellenceCustomer RetentionMulti-Unit EnvironmentTeaching Staff Development

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, and 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
  • Build community and deliver exceptional experiences for families

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 employees and their families
  • Pet benefits
  • Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Paid time off
  • Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones