Area Manager - Before/After School - St. Louis Metro Area
Right At School, United States
Job Description
Just named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies for a fifth year, Right At School is looking for a driven individual, who shares our passion for inspiring a love of learning, supporting schools, and giving parents peace of mind.
As an Area Manager, you will manage multiple in-school enrichment and childcare programs. You will be directly accountable for the operations, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability of each site. You will be Right At School’s liaison with our program managers, educators, coaches, parents, parent organizations, and school administration, as well as licensing agencies and representatives.
A Day in the Life:
- Oversees the implementation of Right At School’s curriculum and ensures high-quality program delivery and continuous improvement in all aspects of program operations
- Maintains direct profit amp; loss responsibility for assigned programs
- Markets Right At School programs seeks out opportunities to promote the program at relevant school and community events. Responsible for the internal growth opportunities of all locations in their area
- Ensures Right At School sites/programs meet state-specific licensing requirements
- Implements effective standardized operating procedures to help drive program quality
- Develops positive, collaborative relationships with school administration, parent-teacher organizations, outside vendor staff, and Right At School staff including Central Office support staff
- Manages key HR functions including scheduling, hiring, and disciplining employees, supporting and promoting employee development and training through coaching and mentoring, and communicating with staff on classroom issues and standard operating procedures
What We’re Looking For:
- Ninety (90) college semester hours. Eighteen (18) of the ninety (90) hours must be in child-related courses; or thirty-six (36) months of experience and eighteen (18) college semester hours in child-related courses.
- Minimum 2 years as a multi-unit manager
- Direct P amp; L experience
- Knowledge of child care licensing regulations preferred
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and foster teamwork
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize work and manage deadlines
- Must possess excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Why Work for Us:
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community and positively impact families
- Ongoing professional development
- An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy-to-use tech 24/7
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, free before and after school childcare, commuter benefits, and supplemental insurance
One of our core values is being locally-inspired. We will follow the guidance of our state and school district level partners in regard to any COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing requirements they may put in place. In some areas, this may mean that employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply). Employees are also required to wear masks at all times during work hours, regardless of vaccination status.
Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.