Child Care Center Director - Brooklyn, New York - NYS Certification Required

Bright Horizons • New York, NY

3d • $101,000 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Center Director to lead a high-quality early childhood center in Brooklyn, New York. The director guides program excellence and operational success while building strong partnerships with staff, families, and clients. Responsibilities include leading center operations, supporting enrollment, mentoring teachers, and welcoming new families. The role is based at Bright Horizons at Kent or Bright Horizons at DUMBO and requires in-person work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education.
• New York State Teaching Certification in B-2, N-6, 1-6, or Special Education.
• At least four years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• At least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
• Experience in both teaching infants, toddlers, or preschoolers and administering a child care center.
• Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety, and licensing standards.
• Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

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 authorities.
• Provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervise care delivery and employees throughout the center, interact with current and prospective families, and temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver when needed, such as during breaks or unscheduled absences.

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 through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in your family.
• $5,000 payable after 100 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager