Child Care Center Director

Posted 8 days ago

bright horizonsPompano Beach (FL)

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Child Care Services

SENIORITY

Lead

SALARY

$73,000 and $91,000

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About the role

Child Care Center Director 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.

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

Qualifications: 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 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

Bring your leadership skills and passion for early childhood education to Bright Horizons, and be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference. This position requires in-person work in the Coconut Creek, Florida area.

Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $73,000 and $91,000. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

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

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. Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA ).If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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