Early Childhood Director

Bright Horizons UK

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $81,500 - $91,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education, leadership in child care settings, and compliance with health and safety standards. Proven ability to manage operations, mentor staff, and build strong relationships with families and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Early Childhood EducationLeadership Experience In Child CareCenter Quality ComplianceCurriculum DeliveryEnrollment Management

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Hard Skills

Child DevelopmentTeaching ExperienceBusiness ManagementBudget ComplianceHealth And Safety Training

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProactive CommunicationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

State Background CheckHealth And Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

Child CareDaycarePreschoolLicensing StandardsCompliance 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
Lead daily 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
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with at least 12 credits in child development required by NY State
At least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings
Experience in both teaching (infant, toddler, or preschool) and administration of a child care center
Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards
Comply with applicable requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training

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 and 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