Childcare Field Director - Northern VA

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • Fairfax, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Field Director for our Bright Horizons locations in Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland where your leadership will enhance program quality and shape operational success in our early childhood center. Embrace our mission and values to foster an inclusive environment that builds strong relationships with families, staff, and clients. From administration and marketing to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team. This position will be located in either Northern Virginia or Southern Maryland, and will require overnight travel at times within the division. All Field Directors (local or national) must be willing to commute at least 1 ½ hours each way to a center/school for their temporary assignment. (Mileage beyond 10 miles each way or 20 miles round trip will be reimbursed.)

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
• Bachelors degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required.
• At least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
• Experience in both teaching (infant, toddler, or preschool) and administration of a child care center is required
• Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards is required

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment that retains staff
• Collaborate with the leadership team to evaluate and ensure program quality standards
• Manage enrollment, marketing, billing, and accounts payable, while ensuring budget compliance
• Build strong relationships and communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

What This Job Offers

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