Child Care Center Director

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Cheshire, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BrightPath Kids, a member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, is seeking a Center Director for their Cheshire, CT location. This full-time, salaried position offers an opportunity to build a career in early childhood education within a rapidly growing company. The role involves working closely with teachers, children, and families to create a nurturing environment. BrightPath Kids emphasizes professional development, competitive pay, and benefits, including a childcare discount, as part of its commitment to its diverse community of over 5,000 employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field required
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to supervise others
• Must be able to function independently within the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with children and families
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment
• Must meet state criteria and NAEYC standards for Center Director approval

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of child care or teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall operation of the center including recruitment and development of staff, management of policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health/hygiene, and state licensing.
• Ensuring that all staff members understand the objectives and expectations within each classroom.
• Managing administrative tasks such as processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general communications.
• Understanding and enforcing all state regulations within the building.
• Implementing and ensuring completion of training for all staff members.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Benefits

• We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees