Assistant Director

Bright Horizons•North Las Vegas, NV

4d•$59,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Director to support the leadership and daily operations of an early childhood center. Working closely with the Center Director, the Assistant Director helps maintain high standards for care, learning, safety, and center operations. The role includes supporting educational programming, mentoring teachers, building relationships with families, monitoring program quality, and ensuring licensing, accreditation, health, safety, and company-policy compliance. This is an in-person role in the North Las Vegas, Nevada area. Duties include office, computer, and phone-based work; supervision of care delivery and employees throughout the center; interactions with families and prospective families; and temporarily serving as a supervising caregiver when needed, such as covering breaks or unscheduled absences. The role supports center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services in accordance with company guidance and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in early childhood education, education, or a child-development-related field.
At least two years of leadership experience in a high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool setting.
Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety, and licensing standards.
Pass required state and company background checks.
Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Uphold Bright Horizons’ mission, culture, and values and foster 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.
Partner with the Center Director to support daily center operations and educational programming.
Mentor teachers and help maintain high standards for care, learning, and safety.
Supervise care delivery and employees throughout the center.
Interact with families and prospective families.
Temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver as needed, such as covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
Paid 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 through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family.