Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$75k–$85k/yr
Join Bright Horizons 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 …
Skills: Leadership, Early childhood education, Staff management, Enrollment management, Budget compliance
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$75k–$85k/yr
Join Bright Horizons 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 …
Skills: Leadership, Early childhood education, Staff management, Enrollment management, Budget compliance
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$36k–$69k/yr
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Skills: Classroom management, Early childhood education, Lesson planning, Student assessment, Communication
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
As a Kitchen Assistant at Bright Horizons, you will support the cook to plan and prepare nutritious, family‑style meals that support children’s health, growth, and learning. Each day, your care in the kitchen will create…
Skills: Food preparation, Nutrition knowledge, Dietary requirement management, Food allergy safety, Communication skills
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$45/hr
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Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
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Skills: Food preparation, Nutrition, Dietary requirements management, Food allergy awareness, Communication skills
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$38/hr–$59/hr
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Evanston, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$30/hr–$33/hr
At Mather, a nationally recognized wellness-focused organization, we believe healthy aging thrives through connection, purpose, lifelong learning, and meaningful community engagement. Through our Community Initiatives te…
Skills: Program facilitation, Content development, Creative arts, Community engagement, Relationship building
Evanston, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$90k/yr
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Skills: Volunteer management, Program development, Community engagement, Facilitation, Relationship management
Evanston, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$30/hr–$33/hr
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Skills: Project coordination, Gardening, Relationship building, Program facilitation, Communication skills
Evanston, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$91k–$130k/yr
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Skills: Marriage and family therapy, Clinical supervision, Academic advising, Curriculum design, Systemic therapy
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$75k/yr
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Skills: Facilities Management, Team Leadership, Event Operations, Staff Scheduling, Customer Service
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$25/hr
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Skills: Administrative support, Office management, Database management, Record keeping, Communication
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
Sola Academy by Fusion is a private therapeutic day school serving students in grades 6–12 (ages 11–18) with a range of learning differences. We bring together expert educators, individualized academic progra…
Skills: Mentoring, Social-emotional learning, Student development, Leadership, Instructional support
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description Youth & Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) seeks a Program Coordinator to join a dynamic youth development organization. Reporting to an Afterschool Program Manager, the Program Coordinator assists and collaborates …
Skills: Program coordination, Curriculum development, Youth development, Classroom management, Behavior management
Evanston, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$130k/yr
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Skills: Marriage and family therapy, Clinical supervision, Academic advising, Curriculum design, Systemic therapy
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Basketball Coaching, Lesson Planning, Student Assessment, Communication Skills, Child Engagement
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Custodial services, Housekeeping, Cleaning, Safety procedures, Equipment maintenance
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$50/hr
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Skills: Lacrosse Coaching, Player Development, Communication, Lesson Planning, Youth Athletics
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
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The Director leads daily operations, manages enrollment and budgets, and ensures program quality standards are met. They are responsible for mentoring staff, fostering an inclusive work environment, and building strong relationships with families and clients.
Candidates must hold at least an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field and possess at least four years of leadership experience in a child care setting. A strong understanding of health, safety, and licensing standards is required, along with the ability to pass background checks.
Join Bright Horizons 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 Evanston, IL area.
The annual salary for this position is between $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 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
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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