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About the Role

Lead a high-quality, thriving early childhood center that supports children, families, and educators. Build strong partnerships with staff, families, and clients while guiding program excellence and operational success. Shape a thriving center and make a meaningful, lasting impact by leading daily operations, supporting enrollment, and mentoring teachers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• 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.

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Passion for early childhood education

Location

• Kent, NY
• DUMBO, NY

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 4 years of leadership/supervisory experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education
• New York State Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education)

Salary/Compensations

• $101,000 – $122,700 annually
• $5,000 payable after 100 days of employment

Benefits

• 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 teachers
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in your family

About the Company

• Bright Horizons is a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self.
• We are changing the world of work and family.

Equal Opportunity

• Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
• Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).