Bright Horizons
Early Childhood Education
CenterDirector
“Center Director at Bright Horizons. Skills: Leadership, Center Operations, Child Development. Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment. Collaborate with leadership team to evaluate program quality”
What You'll Achieve.
Create a high-quality, thriving early childhood center; Support children, families, and educators; Guide program excellence and operational success; Support enrollment; Mentor teachers; Welcome new families; Shape a thriving center; Make a meaningful, lasting impact
Industry & Context.
Must pass required state and company background checks, Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training, In-person work in an early education/preschool child care center, Provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services, Ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee, 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, Ability to temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field, At least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings, Experience in both teaching (infant, toddler, or preschool) and administration of a child care center, understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards
Nice to Have
bachelor’s degree
What You'll Do.
Lead hiring and create a motivating
inclusive work environment
Collaborate with leadership team to evaluate program quality
Ensure budget compliance
Build relationships and communicate proactively with families
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the leadership team; Build relationships and communicate proactively with staff
Communication Scope
Communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensing
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