NYS Certified Field Assistant Director - NYC

Bright Horizons • New York, NY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Field Assistant Director at Bright Horizons, where your positive influence and motivational skills will help shape the success of our early childhood center. This role supports the Center Director with daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and in accordance with high standards and guidelines. Responsibilities range from administration and educational programming to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, making a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and the team. Bright Horizons is a community that celebrates individuality, invests in employee growth, and supports the whole self, aiming to build a brighter future for children, families, and staff.

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
• Must demonstrate in-depth understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards
• Must have knowledge and ability to lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Must demonstrate skill in communication, leadership of diverse teams, organization and systems management, customer service, and ability to perform job responsibilities in all levels of direct care
• Must demonstrate knowledge of business operations and management of center/school financial performance
• Must be proficient with technology platforms for business operations

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
• Travel required, including commuting up to 1 ½ hours each way from home center to a center/school for temporary assignments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• $2,000 hiring incentive payable after 100 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees