Field Assistant Director

Bright Horizons UK

. Support the Center Director with daily operations of the early childhood center .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education management, including compliance with licensing standards, curriculum implementation, and financial performance oversight. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for fostering relationships with families and staff while ensuring high-quality program delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Or Master's Degree In EducationNYS Teaching CertificationCenter Supervisory Or Administrative ExperienceKnowledge Of Business OperationsExperience In NAEYC-Accredited Center

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Hard Skills

Curriculum ImplementationProgram Quality MonitoringCompliance With Licensing StandardsFinancial Performance ManagementDirect Care Responsibilities

Soft Skills

Leadership Of Diverse TeamsCommunication SkillsOrganization And Systems ManagementCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Technology Platforms For Business Operations

Certifications & Qualifications

NYS Teaching Certification

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationNAEYC AccreditationHealth And Safety ProtocolsCenter Quality StandardsLicensing Credentials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Center Director with daily operations of the early childhood center
Uphold the mission, culture, and values to ensure an inclusive environment and strong relationships with families, staff, and clients
Monitor program quality and ensure children’s learning is documented and visible
Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, health and safety protocols, and company policies
Mentor teachers and welcome new families
Lead staff in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
Manage center/school business operations and financial performance
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, including covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences
Travel to centers/schools for temporary assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education is required
NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is required
At least two years of center supervisory or administrative experience in a high-quality program required
Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center strongly preferred
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
Must meet and maintain state/local licensing credentials
In-depth understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards
Knowledge and ability to lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
Communication, leadership of diverse teams, organization and systems management, and customer service skills
Ability to perform job responsibilities in all levels of direct care
Knowledge of business operations and management of center/school financial performance
Proficiency with technology platforms for business operations
Must be willing to commute up to 1 ½ hours each way from home center to a center/school for temporary assignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2,000 hiring incentive payable after 100 days of employment
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations