Bright Horizons
ChildcareCenterDirector
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“Childcare Center Director at Bright Horizons. Skills: Childcare center administration, Early childhood education, Staff leadership. Lead hiring. Create motivating, inclusive work environment”
What You'll Achieve.
Create high-quality, thriving early childhood center; Shape a thriving center; Make a meaningful, lasting impact
Industry & Context.
Pass state and company background checks, Comply with immunization requirements, Comply with employment physical/screening, Comply with health and safety training, Serve as supervising caregiver on occasion
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 preferred
What You'll Do.
inclusive work environment
Collaborate with leadership team
Evaluate program quality standards
Ensure program quality standards
Manage accounts payable
Ensure budget compliance
Build relationships with families
Build relationships with clients
Build relationships with staff
Communicate proactively with families
Communicate proactively with clients
Communicate proactively with staff
Communicate proactively with licensing
Provide center supervision
Perform business management
Provide customer services
Provide client services
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Leadership team; Families; Clients; Staff; Licensing
Full Job Description
Join **Bright Horizons** as a **Child Care Center Director at our Philadelphia Cathedral location** , 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. **Responsibilities:** * 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 **Qualifications:** 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 Horizon
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