Executive Director

Join Bright Horizons as an ExecutiveCenter 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.Responsibilities:Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment that retains staffCollaborate with the leadership team to evaluate and ensure program quality standardsManage enrollment, marketing, billing, and accounts payable, while ensuring budget complianceBuild strong relationships and communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensingQualifications: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 requiredNYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is requiredAt least three years of professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children requiredAt least six years of center leadership and teaching experience in a high-quality program required, experience in a NAEYC-accredited center strongly preferredSupervisory experience in a client-based, large, or multi-site child care center requiredStep 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!Physical Requirements:This leadership role requires work in person in an early educationpreschool 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 officecomputerphone-based work, in-person supervision of care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the center, familyprospective 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 Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities andor pregnancy-related limitations.SalaryHourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:The annual salary for this position is $110,000 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 hiring incentive of $6,000 payable after 100 days of employment.Benefits:Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement planLife insuranceLong-term and short-term disability insurancePaid time offCareer development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramBright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing pensation: $110,000Life at Bright Horizons:Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?Contact us at or 855-877-6866.Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Created: 2025-02-07