Child Care Certified Assistant Director

Bright Horizons • New York, NY

43d • $85,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a leadership opportunity with Bright Horizons as a Child Care Assistant Director, where your work supports a strong, welcoming, and well-run early childhood center. Partnering closely with the Center Director, you’ll help guide daily operations while maintaining our high standards for care, learning, and safety. From supporting educational programming and mentoring teachers to building meaningful relationships with families, your leadership will play an important role in shaping a center where children and teams can thrive.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education is required
• NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is required
• At least two years of center supervisory or administrative experience in a high-quality program required

Nice To Haves

• experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Uphold our mission, culture, and values to ensure an inclusive environment and strong relationships with families, staff, and clients
• Monitor program quality, ensuring children’s learning is documented and visible
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, health and safety protocols, and company policies

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 through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

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