Early Childhood Director

Bright Horizons • Rensselaer, NY

21h • $81,500 - $91,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership helps create a high‑quality, thriving early childhood center that supports children, families, and educators alike. Grounded in our mission and values, you’ll build strong partnerships with staff, families, and clients while guiding program excellence and operational success. From leading daily operations and supporting enrollment to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will shape a thriving center and make a meaningful, lasting impact. As we continue to grow in this market, we are excited to add a talented Center Director to our leadership team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading a thriving center, supporting educators, and building lasting relationships with families and the community.

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 with at least 12 credits in child development required by NY State
• 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
• 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 for your teachers 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