Early Childhood Director

Bright Horizons UK

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

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeStratham • New Hampshire • United StatesLead💰 $73,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education and leadership within child care settings, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for staff and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationCenter Quality ComplianceCurriculum DeliveryBusiness Management

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Hard Skills

Enrollment ManagementBilling ManagementAccounts PayableTeaching ExperienceCenter Supervision

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProactive CommunicationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Background Check ComplianceHealth and Safety Training

Industry Keywords

Child CareDaycarePreschoolQuality StandardsLicensing Authorities

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 authorities
Lead daily center operations and support enrollment
Mentor teachers and welcome new families
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

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred
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
Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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