Child Care Center Director

Bright Horizons UK

Child Care Center Director leading hiring and ensuring program quality in early childhood center. Building relationships with families, staff, and clients to create an inclusive environment.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $101,000 - $122,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

program quality standardsenrollment managementmarketingbillingaccounts payablebudget complianceteachingadministration of child care centercenter qualitycompliance standards

Soft Skills

leadershipsupervisory experiencerelationship buildingcommunicationmotivating work environmentinclusivity

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)