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AREA MANAGER - HOUSTON
Spring, TX - School 40282No Reward
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Developmental role for selected District Manager candidates to develop multi-unit skills by leading 3 - 5 schools under the guidance of the District Manager. Responsible for leading and managing assigned schools to include business operations, compliance/licensing, profit and loss, education/learning and people. The position provides support to schools in the Missouri City, Houston, Spring, and Cypress area of Texas.
Essential Functions/Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring our Safety Vision of “No One Gets Hurt”.
- Drives processes to prevent injuries and accidents; follows all procedures related to injuries and accidents if one should occur. Reports child injuries and hazards promptly.
- Ensures reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect to local child protective agency or abuse hotline as mandated by state law.
- Complete initial 5-7 week training plan; complete activities as assigned by District Manager in IDP to build multi-unit experience.
- Lead, inspire and energize employees to accomplish the Company mission, vision and values.
- Meet/exceed the customer’s (internal and external) expectations by understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs. Exhibit proactive communication; act and think with customers in mind.
- Promote and project a positive company image; treats others with courtesy and respect.
- Create a positive enjoyable work environment, inspiring trust and loyalty among all school employees.
- Recruit/hire/train/develop and retain superior talent.
- Work through District Manager on all people related activities (i.e. promotions, performance, MSS transactions, etc.).
- Responsible for being in assigned schools 75% of the time.
- Regular, in person attendance at designated company site is required to ensure necessary teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision.
- Proactively manage all school facilities regarding safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and improvements.
- Manage safety and security programs for children.
- Achieve budgeted PABO by controlling and managing expenses; maximizing school enrollment and sales revenue.
- Advise the schools on business and operational systems and improvements to help grow and become more profitable.
- Develop and implement creative tactical marketing programs.
- Provide an exceptional childhood learning environment/quality child care service experience that exceeds customer expectations
- Direct the implementation of standardized education and curriculum programs. Establish an environment of learning.
- Lead and/or maintain appropriate certification and accreditation programs and efforts.
- Ensure all Federal/State/Local licensing and regulatory compliance is followed to in all schools.
- Implement and ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, programs and processes.
Supervision:
- Manage and direct staff including recruitment, selection, performance and development to achieve Company goals and objectives.
Education/Experience:
- Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Degree in Business preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a management role for a service industry, retail, hospitality, healthcare or in the education area.
Skills & Abilities
- Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
- Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
- Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of all current state and local regulations.
- Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
- Proficient time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines