Certified Field Director
Bright Horizons UK
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $101,000 - $122,700 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Foster an environment for children and families to develop to their full potential
- Ensure program operation exceeds NAEYC criteria and follows Bright Horizons mission
- Manage a center/school temporarily
- Serve as a positive representative for the organization during transitional situations
- Establish positive relationships with staff, families, and clients
- Evaluate situations, problem-solve, and individualize goals
- Provide guidance to new center Director, staff, and parents
- Ensure licensing regulations and health & safety guidelines are upheld
- Confirm all inspections are current
- Train or arrange training for new staff
- Support other Directors with marketing, recruitment, licensing, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education is required
- New York State Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is required
- 4 years of leadership/supervisory experience - Required
- 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
- Proven experience as a Bright Horizons Director or Assistant Director.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of families, staff and clients.
- Personal/professional characteristics: flexible, outgoing, level-headed, confident, motivational and independent.
- Takes initiative.
- Is a team builder.
- Must be proficient in proper way to carry out all company procedures and policies related to computer, payroll, benefits, parent/guardian policies, We Care, etc.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
leadership experiencesupervisory experienceteaching experienceadministration of child care centerunderstanding of compliance standardsknowledge of health and safety guidelinesknowledge of licensing regulationsprogram evaluationgoal individualizationtraining and development
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skillssensitivity to needsflexibilityoutgoing personalitylevel-headednessconfidencemotivationteam building
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in EducationMaster's degree in EducationNew York State Teaching Certification (B-2)New York State Teaching Certification (N-6)New York State Teaching Certification (1-6)New York State Teaching Certification (Special Education)