Area Manager

Job Description

Area Manager 

Waukesha, WI

Cadence Education is currently in search of our next Area Manager in Waukesha, WI.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 300 private preschools and elementary schools across 29 states. With over 30 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

Our overall mission is to provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are anything but a “daycare” – we are the evolution of early education.

Our schools are staffed with individuals who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office.  We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting leaders and staff members every step of the way. For additional information about Cadence, please visit www.cadence-education.com.

Benefits of Working Full Time at Cadence Education:

• Competitive compensation
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• NEW! 401(k) with employer match
• Educational and professional development
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• 401K
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA 

Company Overview

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Area Manager is responsible for managing operations for several schools within an immediate metro area, usually through subordinate School Directors. Creates and implements a strategic plan to drive results and manages resources to achieve competitive advantage. This position will develop and champion creative ideas to increase brand awareness and actively move them into implementation. The Area Manager establishes and maintains effective customer relationships through positive, engaging customer interactions, and uses customer insights to build and deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Ensures school standards are maintained in accordance with the expectations set out by licensing authorities, Ancillary Government programs and company policies and procedures. Makes sound and timely business decisions that keep the region moving forward. 2. Keeps abreast with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace. 3. Assist School Directors to develop an operating business plan to address growth strategies and processes to drive schools to achieve and surpass revenue goals, profitability and business goals and objectives. Creates accountability and recognition process to achieve and exceed business goals. 4. Monitors and works with Directors on marketing initiatives to ensure the strategy is focused on enrollment growth. Professionally represents the school’s brand in the community and maintain a high-quality reputation. 5. Establishes and maintains systems to ensure all company initiatives and policies regarding safety and supervision are implemented and the schools are safe, clean, home like and educational. 6. Assist in handling emergency situations, crises or hostile behavior or situations in a calm and professional manner. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of employees assigned to this job.

MARGINAL/ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Assists with other department functions as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have the ability to supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.  Must be approachable, people oriented, and a good listener.  Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent customer service skills.  Must be a change agent able to develop, implement and maintain policies and processes.  Requires the ability to be a creative, independent thinker.  Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism, customer service, and enthusiasm.  Must possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills.  Must be at least 21 years of age.  Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Education or equivalency:

 Requires an associate degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related degree; or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

Experience:

 Must have a minimum of five (5) years of childcare related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Experience must include demonstrated leadership ability including management of staff, budgets and multiple functional areas.

Specialized training:

 May require additional credentials based on state of operation.

Certification/licensure:

 Will to apply for Level I Director Credential and complete any trainings or college classes that might be required to achieve the certificate.

Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.