Child Care Program Director - $5,000 Hiring Incentive - DUMBO, Brooklyn

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kickstart your leadership journey with Bright Horizons as a Program Director. Partner with your teaching staff and families to support each child's growth, ensuring their success in school and life. Our ongoing professional development will help you nurture an inclusive and dynamic environment for all. At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field and New York State Certification (Professional or Initial working towards Professional) required
• At least three years of center leadership experience with additional teaching experience in a high-quality early childhood program required
• Expertise in developmentally appropriate curriculum, accreditation, and licensing standards required
• Computer proficiency required
• Meet state, federal and Bright Horizons’ guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical requirements, and required health and safety training and practices required
• Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements
• This leadership role requires work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
• This role has a mixture of duties including office/computer/phone-based work, in-person supervision of care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the center, family/prospective family interactions which may take place in various areas of the center, and the ability to temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis (e.g., covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences).

Responsibilities

• Inspire teachers to deliver high-quality programming in each classroom
• Lead and mentor staff, fostering an engaging workplace that attracts and retains top talent
• Collaborate with the leadership team to continuously improve program operations and achieve quality standards
• Embed our mission, culture, and values to build an inclusive environment for children, families, and staff
• Contribute to the creation of a safe, nurturing environment where children foster their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to develop strong, positive relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Referral bonus
• Career development and FREE college degrees (for you and your teachers) through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

What This Job Offers

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