Full-Time

Job Description

Family-owned and operated New Horizon Academy (NHA) is seeking candidates for a District Manager.  The District Manager will oversee the operation and expansion of our childcare centers in the Denver area.  Current locations include schools in Centennial, Central Park, Broomfield, Lone Tree, Erie, Aurora, and Parker with additional expansion into Thornton as well as potential future growth opportunities in Denver area markets.

New Horizon Academy is a leading organization in the early childhood education industry, dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs to children 0 to 6 years of age. We strive to provide the best early childhood experiences for young children, building their confidence so they can become capable and resilient lifelong learners. Beyond our classrooms, we care about all children. We work diligently to ensure all children have access to high quality early learning experiences in their most critical time of brain development.

We are a Minnesota-based, family-owned and operated company that has been serving young children since 1971.  Today, our multi-state markets include 100+ schools and 2,500+ employees serving nearly 10,000 children every day in Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Idaho, and Colorado. We are expanding in other states as well and continuing to grow.  Because of our continuing love, belief, and dedication to children, we have flourished and become one of the nation’s most successful and respected providers of childcare and early education.

A New Horizon Academy District Manager has full operational responsibility for 10-14 centers in one of our company’s new or existing markets. The perfect candidate will have strong personal and leadership skills that includes positivity and an ability to connect with people with kindness, inspiration, and thoughtfulness.  Candidates for this position must meet the following criteria for a leadership role within our company:

The District Manager will:

• Travel to the schools in the district to regularly evaluate, monitor, manage, and support each school’s performance, including key measures such as curriculum implementation, parent satisfaction, employee satisfaction/retention, enrollment, financial management, and execution of NHA initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of purpose and consistent follow through.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the management of a childcare center including but not limited to:  NAEYC accreditation, Colorado Shines, Colorado state licensing rules, marketing and enrollment growth/retention, staffing, employee relations, food and nutrition programs, financial operations, and childcare assistance programs.

• Proven ability to select and develop strong talent at both the educator and leadership levels, unite and strengthen a team, reduce turnover, and manage the team to achieve successful results. 
• Demonstrate a high level of intercultural competency. Proven ability to work well with groups/individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Plan and lead district leadership meetings, district team building events, attend center staff meetings as needed, and thoughtfully sharing feedback and best practices.

• Represent NHA during advocacy efforts and participate in community activities.
• Strong evidence of leadership abilities, at the center, district, and company level.
• Field and resolve parent concern calls to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
• Driven and operates with passion and a sense of urgency to achieve favorable results.

• Participate in strategic operations meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified as a director according to NAEYC guidelines and Colorado state licensing regulations
• Holds a bachelor’s degree or higher in ECE or a closely related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a successful multi-unit leader
• High level of intercultural competency
• Proven ability to work well with groups/individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Additional years of experience as a center director, preferably in an NAEYC accredited program

Salary Details: $88k - $95k in base pay, with a bonus potential of up to $30k annually.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a suite of industry-leading benefits, including:

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
• Health and wellness programs.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Generous childcare discounts at any New Horizon Academy locations across the U.S.