National Director of Real Estate Contracts bei Kiddie Academy

Description

About the position

We’re offering a rewarding long-term career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care corporate team and our franchisees as they make an impact in developing Kiddie Academy locations in communities across the country.  As the National Director of Real Estate Contracts, you will be responsible for overseeing the Regional Director of Real Estate Contracts, assisting franchisees with consummating real estate agreements using a lease or purchase agreement for new locations.

This position offers you a blend with an opportunity to bond, advance and be seen with our culture and team.  Enjoy a position that is 80% based in office, and 20% remote.

Why you?

You are an experienced professional with a passion for making an impact.  You are looking for a long-term career opportunity with a stable company that with roots stemming back to 1981, is committed to work-life balance and promotes a culture of respect, kindness and collaboration. You are an excellent communicator and take great pride in the quality of your work.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Working knowledge in the franchise industry.
• Commercial real estate transactional experience: retail, office and other commercial real estate primarily focused on commercial-retail real estate.
• Experience with commercial real estate leases, contracts, and purchase agreements.
• Ability to negotiate business terms of a commercial lease or purchase agreement.
• Excellent communication skills & ability to lead.
• Ability to travel 5 to 10%.
• Process driven and creative and innovative
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Qualifications

Why us?

Since its inception in 1981, Kiddie Academy® has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. In 2025, we ranked #86 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® Ranking and have been included in the top 10 “Best Places to Work” according to Baltimore Business Journal for five consecutive years.

Kiddie Academy routinely ranks among the top franchising companies and providers in the child care category. We currently support 345+ Academies operating in 39 states.

Benefits you’ll love:

• Salary Range of $170,000-180,000 annually
• Performance Bonus Commissions
• 80% in office and 20% remote
• 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for you,
• 100% company-paid dental and vision for you and your family
• 401K and 4% employer match upon eligibility
• Childcare tuition discounts
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, PTO and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits