Child Care Center Director - Brooklyn, New York

Bright Horizons•New York, NY

4d•$89,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is seeking a Child Care Center Director to lead a high-quality early childhood center in Brooklyn, New York. The director guides daily operations, program quality, enrollment, and business management while building strong partnerships with staff, families, and clients. The role includes mentoring educators, supporting enrollment, welcoming new families, and ensuring the center operates safely and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Bright Horizons policies. This is an in-person position at an early education/preschool child care center. Duties include office and computer work; supervising care delivery and employees throughout the center; interacting with current and prospective families in various areas; and temporarily serving as a supervising caregiver when needed, such as covering breaks or unscheduled absences. Employees must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education is required.
At least four years of leadership experience in a high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool setting is required.
Four years of leadership or supervisory experience is required.
Experience in both teaching infants, toddlers, or preschoolers and administering a child care center is required.
Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety, and licensing standards is required.
Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

New York State Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, or Special Education) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment that supports staff retention.
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.
Provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Supervise care delivery and employees throughout the center and temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver when needed.