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Managing Director

Managing Director

JK Executive Strategies, LLCRochester, NY, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Managing Director

Buffalo or Rochester, NY

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a multi-site daycare center in search of a Managing Director to join its team! This growing organization of early childhood education centers is dedicated to providing exceptional care and learning experiences for children. The group is seeking a strategic and hands-on Managing Director to oversee operations and drive excellence across multiple locations while successfully operating within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework.

The Managing Director will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the strategic oversight and day-to-day operations of all centers. The Managing Director will ensure operational consistency, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and a culture of excellence across multiple sites. This role requires a leader who is both visionary and detail-oriented, with proven experience scaling operations in a mission-driven, service-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with the CEO to shape and execute the organization’s growth strategy.
  • Identify opportunities for expansion, operational efficiency, and innovation in early childhood education.

Operational Excellence

  • Develop and implement systems, processes, and best practices that promote operational consistency and efficiency.
  • Monitor KPIs related to enrollment, retention, staff utilization, and financial performance.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Management

  • Ensure full compliance with state and federal childcare regulations, health and safety requirements, and accreditation standards.
  • Stay current on industry trends, licensing updates, and policy changes that impact early childhood education.
  • Financial & Business Management

  • Collaborate with finance leadership to develop budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure responsible resource allocation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining service quality.
  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and support regional directors, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Support workforce development initiatives, including training, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Family & Community Engagement

  • Champion a culture of trust and transparency with families and communities served by First Learning.
  • Represent the organization in community partnerships and industry associations.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Proven track record of success in an executive or senior operational leadership role, preferably within childcare, education, healthcare, or multi-site service industries.
  • Strong knowledge of childcare licensing, compliance, and safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site operations with a focus on standardization and quality improvement.
  • Experience with Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework preferred.
  • Strong financial acumen, including budget management and P&L oversight.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Salary

  • $140-165k + variable compensation
  • JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of 140our workplace, or any other status protected by law.

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