Area Manager - Fairfield, CA

Right At School is a leading for-profit education enrichment company dedicated to providing enriching before and after-school programs for children across the United States. Established with a mission to create safe, engaging, and meaningful extracurricular programs, the company supports the academic and social development of students while offering parents peace of mind. The organization works in partnership with schools to allow them to focus primarily on their academic mission, while Right At School takes charge of extended learning opportunities. With a remarkable growth trajectory boasting approximately 30 percent year-over-year expansion since its inception, Right At School has become a trusted name in the education enrichment industry, serving diverse communities nationwide and receiving strong local support.

The role of Area Manager at Right At School is integral to maintaining and expanding this success. Based around Fairfield, CA, the Area Manager oversees multiple in-school enrichment and childcare programs, ensuring operational excellence, program quality, and customer satisfaction at each location. This position requires leadership, strategic oversight, and an entrepreneurial spirit to manage the operations, direct profit and loss responsibilities, and quality control for several sites simultaneously. The Area Manager serves as the essential bridge between program managers, educators, school administrations, parents, licensing agencies, and various other stakeholders.

This full-time, hybrid role offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and credentials. Reporting to a Regional Manager, the Area Manager will manage a team ranging from 35 to 70 employees across multiple sites. They will ensure that all programs adhere to state-specific childcare licensing requirements, uphold Right At School’s standardized operating procedures, and continuously seek to enhance program delivery quality through implementation and oversight.

The position demands strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills combined with a passion for working within dynamic, high-growth environments. The Area Manager will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions while fostering employee development and retaining a motivated team workforce. Collaboration with school administration, parent-teacher organizations, and external vendors is key, alongside proactive marketing of the programs within relevant school and community events to maximize enrollment and internal growth opportunities. Additionally, the role requires passing background checks including Motor Vehicle Record, holding valid certifications like First Aid and CPR, and clearance of tuberculosis tests.

Right At School values diversity and inclusion deeply and encourages authentic expression of individual identities. They commit to providing equal opportunity and a workplace free of discrimination or harassment. The position offers a vibrant, ego-free culture focused on gratitude, open communication, professional growth, and a wide array of employee benefits including comprehensive health, wellness, financial, legal support, childcare perks, and additional lifestyle benefits. This role is ideal for a motivated leader looking to positively impact children, families, and educational communities while advancing their career in education program management.