Childcare Field Assistant Director
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. Support the Center Director with daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and in accordance with our high standards and guidelines. From administration and educational programming to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team. This role requires travel to centers within the Georgia, Missouri, and Tennessee area and will perform all major functions/responsibilities of the Assistant Director in their assigned center.
Requirements
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred
- At least two years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
- Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards is required
Nice To Haves
- bachelor’s degree is 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
