Portland, Maine, United States · On-site
$73k–$91k/yr
Join Bright Horizons at Portland as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership helps create a high‑quality, thriving early childhood center that supports children, families, and educators alike. Grounded in our …
Skills: Leadership, Staff Management, Enrollment Management, Budget Compliance, Early Childhood Education
Milton, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$27/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at n…
Skills: Curriculum Delivery, Child Supervision, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Classroom Management
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$19/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons as a Substitute Teacher, where you’ll join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners. Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day in our vibrant cla…
Skills: Child Care, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Curriculum Delivery, Early Childhood Education
Davis, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$25/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons as a Substitute Teacher, where you’ll join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners. Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day in our vibrant cla…
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Delivery, Classroom Management, Child Supervision, Parent Communication
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$23/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at n…
Skills: Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Omaha, Nebraska, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$23/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at n…
Skills: Curriculum Delivery, Child Supervision, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Classroom Management
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$88k–$99k/yr
Join Bright Horizons at Beacon Hill as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership helps create a high‑quality, thriving early childhood center that supports children, families, and educators alike. Grounded in o…
Skills: Leadership, Staff Retention, Program Quality Management, Enrollment Management, Budget Compliance
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$31/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at n…
Skills: Curriculum Development, Child Development, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$19/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a college degree at no cost.…
Skills: Child Care, Curriculum Delivery, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$19/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at n…
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Child Supervision, Curriculum Delivery
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$17/hr
As a Kitchen Support at Bright Horizons, you will support the Chef in promoting the health and well-being of children by helping prepare nutritious meals and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen environm…
Skills: Meal Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitation, Allergy Management, Kitchen Organization
Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery: Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool Hourly Rate: Startimg from £13.50 p/h (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Are you looking to work for an org…
Skills: EYFS Delivery, Child Development, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Communication
Burgess Hill, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – Bright Horizons Tudor House Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £13.50 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Burgess Hill Are you looking to work for an organisation who…
Skills: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Child Protection, Safeguarding, Communication, Educational Activity Planning
Farnham, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery: Bright Horizons Westchester House Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool Hourly Rate: starting from £13.50 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: Westchester, Farnham Are you looking to work…
Skills: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Child Protection, Safeguarding, Communication Techniques, Educational Activity Planning
Crawley, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – Bright Horizons Crawley Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £12.99 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Crawley Are you looking to work for an organisation whose cultur…
Skills: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Child Protection, Safeguarding, Communication, Educational Activity Planning
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery: Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool Hourly Rate: starting from £13.50 p/h (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: Chineham, Hampshire Are you looking to work for an organisati…
Skills: EYFS Delivery, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Communication Techniques, Educational Activity Planning
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
Nursery – Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool Hourly rate – £12.21 - £12.44 p/h (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Chineham Are you looking to work for an organisation whose cult…
Skills: Childcare, Interactive Play, Early Childhood Development, Communication, Adaptability
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Job Title: Early Childhood Specialist Contract Type: Full Time / 40 Hours per week / Field based / *Travel to HO and to our nurseries * Regional travel required around Hounslow, Heathrow, Richmond Upon Thames areas * Sal…
Skills: Pedagogical Leadership, Quality Assurance, Coaching and Mentoring, Regulatory Compliance, SEND/ASN Support
Chester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Salary – £13.50 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Countess of Cheshire Health Park, Cheshire CH2 1UL Are you looking to work for an organisati…
Skills: Early Years Education, EYFS Knowledge, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Activity Planning
Kirkby, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – Bright Horizons Kirkby Salary – £28,072+ per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 7ET Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our…
Skills: Early Years Education, EYFS Knowledge, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Activity Planning
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Lead the daily operations of a child care center, including staff hiring, enrollment, and budget management. Build strong partnerships with families, clients, and licensing bodies to ensure high-quality program standards.
Requires an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have at least four years of leadership experience in child care settings and experience in both teaching and administration.
Join Bright Horizons at Portland as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership helps create a high‑quality, thriving early childhood center that supports children, families, and educators alike. Grounded in our mission and values, you’ll build strong partnerships with staff, families, and clients while guiding program excellence and operational success. From leading daily operations and supporting enrollment to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will shape a thriving center and make a meaningful, lasting impact.
Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment that retains staff
Collaborate with the leadership team to evaluate and ensure program quality standards
Manage enrollment, marketing, billing, and accounts payable, while ensuring budget compliance
Build strong relationships and communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensing
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred
At least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
Experience in both teaching (infant, toddler, or preschool) and administration of a child care center is required
Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards is required
Bring your leadership skills and passion for early childhood education to Bright Horizons, and be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
This role has a mixture of duties including office/computer/phone-based work, in-person supervision of care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the center, family/prospective family interactions which may take place in various areas of the center, and the ability to temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis (e.g., covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences).
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
This position requires in-person work in the Portland, Maine area.
The annual salary for this position is between $73,000 - $91,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
Career development opportunities and free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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More than 1,000 top employers trust Bright Horizons® (NYSE: BFAM) for proven solutions that support employees, advance careers, and maximize performance. From on-site child care that amplify your culture, back-up care to handle disruptions, and education programs that build critical skills, our services help you achieve more. Find more at brighthorizons.com/at-work.
Offices: 2 Wells Avenue, Newton, Massachusetts 02459, US · 2655 W Midway Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020, US
High-quality education and child care around the world, trusted to fit the way people learn, live and work today
More than 1,000 top employers trust Bright Horizons® (NYSE: BFAM) for proven solutions that support employees, advance careers, and maximize performance. From on-site child care that amplify your culture, back-up care to handle disruptions, and education programs that build critical skills, our services help you achieve more. Find more at brighthorizons.com/at-work.
Offices: 2 Wells Avenue, Newton, Massachusetts 02459, US · 2655 W Midway Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020, US
