Child Care Center Director

Bright Horizons UK

. Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment that retains staff .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesLead💰 $101,000 - $122,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leadership and supervision within child care settings, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards while fostering an inclusive and motivating work environment. Proficient in managing enrollment, marketing, and business operations to maintain program quality and budget compliance.

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New York State Teaching CertificationLeadership/Supervisory ExperienceChild Care AdministrationCenter Quality ComplianceCurriculum Delivery

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Hard Skills

Child Care AdministrationCurriculum DeliveryProgram Quality StandardsBudget ComplianceEnrollment Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProactive CommunicationTeam Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EducationMaster's Degree in EducationNew York State Teaching Certification

Industry Keywords

Child CareDaycarePreschoolHealth and Safety StandardsLicensing Standards

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
Provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services
Supervise care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the center
Interact with families and prospective families throughout the center
Temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver as needed, including covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
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 is 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
Ability to comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

$5,000 payable after 100 days of employment
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
Career development opportunities
Free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family