Child Care Center Director

Bright Horizons UK

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNew York City • 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 billing processes, alongside delivering high-quality curriculum and customer services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EducationNew York State Teaching CertificationLeadership/Supervisory ExperienceChild Care Center AdministrationCenter Quality Compliance

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryBusiness ManagementEnrollment ManagementBilling ManagementAccounts Payable Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProactive CommunicationMotivating Work Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

New 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
Ensure 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
Temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver as needed, such as covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences

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 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
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
Candidates must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
Compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements
Ability to work in person in the New York, New York area

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
Reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations