Childcare District Manager

Regional Director of Operations – Multi‑Site Childcare (CT & NY)

Magical Beginnings is hiring a Regional Director of Operations to lead a portfolio of licensed childcare and preschool programs across Connecticut and New York
.

This senior, hands‑on leadership role is for an experienced Early Childhood Education (ECE) leader with proven multi‑site operations experience
. You will partner closely with School Directors and executive leadership to drive consistency, compliance, enrollment stability, and strong school culture across the region.

We are seeking someone who understands the realities of regulated early learning environments and can lead people through complexity with clarity and care.

• Lead, coach, and support School Directors across multiple childcare and preschool locations
• Set clear expectations while fostering trust, accountability, and professional growth
• Serve as a visible, steady leader during both stable and challenging moments

• Ensure compliance with Connecticut and New York childcare licensing regulations
• Prepare schools for inspections, audits, and regulatory visits
• Identify risk early and lead corrective action with confidence and follow‑through
• Partner with Directors on staffing models, enrollment goals, and budget oversight
• Monitor KPIs, labor, and performance trends across the region
• Balance operational discipline with quality programming and staff support

• Support new school openings, acquisitions, and operational launches
• Step in as interim leadership when needed to maintain stability and continuity
• Ensure consistency of care, leadership across all schools

• Not a desk‑only or remote‑only position — school presence matters
• Not a micromanagement role — Directors are empowered leaders
• Not a crisis‑only position — this role is proactive and preventative
• Not a compliance‑only role — people leadership is essential
• Not a fit for leaders without early childhood education experience

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• 3+ years leading multi‑site childcare or preschool operations
• Strong working knowledge of childcare licensing and regulatory environments
• Proven ability to lead leaders, manage performance, and drive consistency
• Calm, steady leadership style with the ability to hold accountability
• Willingness to travel regularly across CT and NY schools

Our Regional Directors play a critical role in shaping the quality, stability, and culture of our schools. This position offers real influence, executive partnership, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact across a growing region.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Child care support
• Disability insurance

$/yr – $/yr

• Annual Bonus