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District Manager- IA

Learning Care Group

Des Peres, MOJob$112–116K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$112–116K/yr
Location
Des Peres, MO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The District Manager leads and manages approximately 13 schools surrounding Des Moines, Iowa, overseeing business operations, profit and loss, and education and learning. The role includes supporting school management and staff, developing talent, managing regulatory compliance and safety, and driving enrollment, revenue, and profitability. The position requires 3–5 years of multi-unit management experience; early childhood education or an education field is preferred but not required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team Leadership, requiredTeam Coaching, requiredMulti-Unit Management, requiredEarly Childhood Education, nice to haveEducation, nice to have

Qualifications

Childcare Licensing Requirements, requiredBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience, required3+ Years Multi-Unit Management Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

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District Manager- IA

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  • Brand: Learning Care

  • Location:

11746 Manhattan Ave

Des Peres,

MO

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

  • You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.

  • You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.

  • You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.

  • You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Are you a District Manager looking for a new challenge in a growing company? Want to have an extremely rewarding career with the second largest early childhood education company?

As a District Manager for the Learning Care Group you will be leading and managing approximately 13 schools surrounding Des Moines, IA to include all business operations, profit and loss, and education/learning.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Leading, inspiring and energizing employees to accomplish the Company vision, mission and values.

  • Creating a positive enjoyable work environment, inspiring trust and loyalty among all school employees.

  • Support and interact with school management and staff by spending approximately 75% of your time in your respective schools.

  • Recruiting/hiring/training/development and retaining superior talent.

  • Developing and implementing creative tactical marketing programs.

  • Proactively managing all center facilities regarding safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and improvements.

  • Providing an exceptional childhood learning environment/quality child care service experience that exceeds customer expectations.

  • Managing safety and security programs for children.

  • Ensuring all Federal/State/Local licensing and regulatory compliance.

  • Implementing and ensuring adherence to all company policies, procedures, programs and processes.

  • Leading and/or maintaining appropriate certification and accreditation programs and efforts.

  • Establishing an environment of learning.

  • Directing the implementation of standardized education and curriculum programs.

  • Maximizing school enrollment and sales revenue.

  • Controlling and managing expenses.

  • Achieving budgeted profitability.

  • Advising the schools on business and operational systems and improvements to help grow and become more profitable.

  • Managing and collecting cash

Job Requirements:

  • Must meet childcare state licensing requirements for education and experience.

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.

  • 3-5 years experience in multi-unit management in a service industry, retail, hospitality,

healthcare or in the education area.

  • Demonstrated ability to build and coach a team of individual business unit leaders.

  • Early Childhood Education/Education field preferred, however not required.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation based on position, education and experience. Bi-weekly paid.

  • Salary range $112,000-$116,000

  • This position is also eligible for our Support Central bonus program which is based on annual achievement of company performance.

  • Equipment Provided: Company-issued laptop, iPhone, and iPad, plus mileage reimbursement.

Health and Wellness Benefits:

  • Employees are eligible for a variety of health and welfare benefits based on their Full-time or Part-time status on their date of hire, which include medical, dental, vision, healthcare & dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pre-paid legal, pet insurance and identity theft protection.

  • Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k)-retirement plan after 30 days of employment. Participating employees are also eligible to receive a company provided match on their elective deferrals once they reach 1 year of employment with the company.

Employee Perks/Discounts:

  • Mileage reimbursement

  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement

  • Childcare discount available to all employees

  • Corporate partner Discounts

  • This position is eligible for paid time off. All Corporate employees are enrolled in our Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plan. This plan allows for flexibility and discretion between employees and managers in taking time off - with no set accrual for vacation or sick time. Employees can use Flexible PTO for any reason and is compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Work Act.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 606 open District Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$112–116K/yr
  • US median$95–110K/yr374 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $114K, is 13% above the US median midpoint ($101K) — in the middle half of District Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 606 open District Manager jobs across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; District Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (395 postings).
Education
121 of the 606 open District Manager jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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