District Manager in Training

Job Description

Job Description

District Manager In Training

Preparation Role for Future District Manager

Location : Powell, OH

Reports to : District Manager

About Tierra Encantada

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the leader in Spanish immersion early education® and provides education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our award-winning concept has received numerous accolades, including Top 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity by Entrepreneur Magazine, 10 Hottest Franchise Businesses in America by Inc Magazine, and The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies. Each Tierra Encantada location is privately owned and operated by either Tierra Encantada Franchising LLC franchisees or by the corporate office (Tierra Encantada LLC). Franchise owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Position Overview

The District Manager in Training is a developmental leadership role designed for exceptional Center Directors who are ready to broaden their impact and prepare for district-level responsibility. In this dual-role position, the DMT will continue to serve as Center Director of their primary center while also overseeing up to 3 other nearby centers to support its operational and educational success.

This role provides hands-on experience in multi-site leadership, coaching other center leaders, and supporting strategic initiatives - all under the mentorship of a District Manager. The DMT is a critical part of ensuring consistency, accountability, and excellence across multiple centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Center Director at your primary location, maintaining full responsibilities as outlined in the Center Director job description.
• Provide hands-on coaching and strategic oversight to the Assistant Director or Center Director at designated locations, ensuring alignment in culture, operations, and expectations.
• Act as a connector between locations and the District Manager-escalating issues, identifying trends, and proactively driving resolution.
• Ensure leadership continuity and stability across locations, stepping in as needed to maintain operational quality.

Family Engagement & Enrollment Growth

Staff Development & Retention

Operational Excellence & Safety

Requirements

Compensation : $67-75k

Career Development

This is a stepping-stone role to prepare leaders for full District Manager responsibilities. The District Manager in Training will receive mentoring, structured feedback, and leadership development experiences to accelerate their readiness for promotion. They will remain in this role up until they reach 4+ centers.