Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$88k–$110k/yr
Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Field Director, where your leadership helps create a high‑quality, thriving early childhood center that supports children, families, and educators alike. Grounded in our missio…
Skills: Leadership, Staff Mentoring, Enrollment Management, Budget Compliance, Marketing
Caterham, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – From £29,432 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Caterham, Surrey Are you looking to work for an organisati…
Skills: Childcare, Interactive Play, Communication, Early Years Education, Partnership Building
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool Job Type – Maternity Cover – August 2026-August 2027 Salary – From £32,864 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Hither …
Skills: Team Leadership, Mentoring, Child Welfare, Health and Safety, Safeguarding
Morristown, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$20/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: Child Care, Curriculum Delivery, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education
Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – 44 St Swithin St Salary – £29,619 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Aberdeen city centre Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART princip…
Skills: Early Years Education, Lesson Planning, Child Development, Scottish Curriculum, Safeguarding
Marietta, Georgia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/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, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Child Supervision
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £29,432 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Southfields, London Ar…
Skills: Childcare, Interactive Play, Early Childhood Development, Communication, Partnership Building
Apex, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/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: Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Curriculum Delivery
Cobb County, Georgia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/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, Classroom Management, Child Supervision, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States · On-site
$12/hr–$17/hr
Join our Bright Horizons family as a Receptionist, where your strong communication skills and welcome presence will have a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and staff. As the first point of contact fo…
Skills: Communication Skills, Front Desk Management, Administrative Support, Student Attendance Tracking, Customer Service
Morris Township, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$20/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: Child Care, Curriculum Delivery, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education
Apex, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/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: Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Curriculum Delivery
Troy, Michigan, United States · On-site
$41k–$46k/yr
Apply now to enjoy a fulfilling career as an elementary school teacher. At a Bright Horizons school, our teachers create supportive learning environments by combining academics with a strong sense of community. Make a di…
Skills: Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, 21st Century Technology, Parent Collaboration, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – Elsie Inglis Salary – £14.21 PH (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Edinburgh Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellen…
Skills: Early Years Education, Scottish Curriculum Frameworks, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Communication Techniques
Norfolk, Virginia, United States · On-site
$59k–$74k/yr
Step into a leadership opportunity with Bright Horizons as a Child Care Assistant Director, where your work supports a strong, welcoming, and well-run early childhood center. Partnering closely with the Center Director, …
Skills: Leadership, Early Childhood Education, Center Operations, Compliance Management, Staff Mentoring
Tampa, Florida, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/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: Child Care, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Curriculum Delivery, Early Childhood Education
Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$17/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: Child Care, Curriculum Delivery, Parent Communication, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$26/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, Curriculum Delivery, Child Development, Parent Communication
Austin, Texas, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$21/hr
Bright Horizons @ Braker Lane 2411 W Braker Lane Austin, Texas 78758 Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education expert…
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Delivery, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Golden, Colorado, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$24/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, Classroom Management, Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
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Lead daily operations of an early childhood center, including hiring, staff retention, and ensuring program quality standards. Manage business functions such as enrollment, marketing, and budgeting while maintaining strong relationships with families and licensing bodies.
Requires an Associate degree in early childhood education (Bachelor's preferred) and Director II Certification. Must have at least four years of leadership experience in child care settings and experience in both teaching and administration.
Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Field 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
Department of Early Education and Care Director II Certified
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
Must be willing to commute at least 1.5 hours each way to a center/school for temporary assignment. Mileage beyond 10 miles each way or 20 miles round trip will be reimbursed)
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 fami
ly 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 Newton, MA area.
The annual salary for this position is between $87,600. – $109,500. 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.
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
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
