Bright Horizons

CenterDirector

$63–79k Topeka, Kansas, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Center Director at Bright Horizons. Skills: Leadership, Child Care Administration, Enrollment Management. Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment. Evaluate and ensure program quality standards”

What You'll Achieve.

create a high‑quality, thriving early childhood center; guide program excellence and operational success; shape a thriving center and make a meaningful, lasting impact

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

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, provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services, ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee, 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

Evaluate and ensure program quality standards

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 families, clients, staff, and licensing

Communication Scope

communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensing

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