New York, New York, United States · On-site
$101k–$123k/yr
Child Care Center Director Locations: Bright Horizons at DUMBO Bright Horizons at Kent Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership will enhance program quality and shape operational succes…
Skills: Leadership, Staff Mentoring, Budget Management, Enrollment Management, Marketing
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$30/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
North Chicago, Illinois, 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, Child Supervision, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Redmond, Washington, 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
Vienna, Virginia, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$25/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 (DAP), Child Supervision
United Kingdom · Hybrid
Health & Safety Advisor - Childcare / Education Sector Salary: From £43k +£4000 Car Allowance + Mileage) - UK Driving Licence essential Job Type: Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover for up to 12 months, Full-time Hours…
Skills: Health and Safety Auditing, Risk Assessment, Fire Safety, Incident Investigation, COSHH
Wilmington, Delaware, 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, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Child Supervision
Newton, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
$20/hr–$22/hr
Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace re…
Skills: Customer Service, Data Management, Operations Support, CRM Systems, Salesforce
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$25/hr
As a Camp Counselor at Bright Horizons, you’ll help create fun, meaningful summer experiences children will remember long after camp ends. From leading games to sparking creativity and curiosity, you’ll be part of a supp…
Skills: Child Supervision, Activity Planning, Teamwork, Communication, Curriculum Delivery
Glendale, 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: Curriculum Development, Child Development, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Nursery – Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £31,948.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Spitalfields, London Are you looking to work for an or…
Skills: Meal Preparation, Nutritional Planning, Allergy Management, Food Safety, COSHH
Snohomish County, Washington, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$28/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
Dublin, 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, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Child Supervision
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$71k–$89k/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, Staff Mentoring, Compliance Monitoring
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, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education
Wheaton, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/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: Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Curriculum Delivery
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$25/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, Curriculum Delivery, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Child Supervision
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$74k–$93k/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, Staff Mentoring, Compliance Monitoring
San Francisco, 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 college degree at no cost.…
Skills: Classroom Planning, Curriculum Delivery, Parent Communication, Child Supervision, 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, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Classroom Management
New York, New York, United States • On-site
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Lead the operational success of the early childhood center by managing enrollment, billing, and budget compliance. Foster an inclusive environment through staff mentoring, hiring, and building strong relationships with families and clients.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education and New York State Teaching Certification. Candidates must have at least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care settings and experience in both teaching and administration.
Child Care Center Director Locations:
Bright Horizons at DUMBO
Bright Horizons at Kent
Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership will enhance program quality and shape operational success in our early childhood center. Embrace our mission and values to foster an inclusive environment that builds strong relationships with families, staff, and clients. From administration and marketing to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team.
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:
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education is required
New York State Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is required
4 years of leadership/supervisory experience - Required
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
Step into this rewarding role at Bright Horizons, where your leadership will make a lasting impact on children, families, and staff. Discover how far your career can take you in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today to explore the possibilities!
This leadership role requires 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 accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
The annual salary for this position is between $101,000 – $122,700 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.
This position is also eligible for $5,000 payable after 100 days of employment.
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Compensation: $101,000 – $122,700 annuallyAt 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
