Child Care Field Director - Atlanta

The Field Director is responsible for fostering an environment that allows children, their families and the staff to develop to their full potential while a permanent Director is not in place at the location. The Field Director is accountable for program operation that exceeds National Association for the Education of Young Criteria (NAEYC) criteria and incorporates Bright Horizons mission, organizational goals, values (HEART Principles,) philosophies, and policies and development of an inclusive environment and positive relationships with children, families and clients. Field Directors will review important decisions with the Regional Manager of the assigned center/school. Field Director will perform all major functions/responsibilities of the Director.

As a Field Center Director, you will:

• Assume management of a center/school on a temporary basis.
• Incorporate our company mission, culture, and values to build and maintain an inclusive environment for children, families, and staff.
• Proactively communicate with families, clients, staff, and licensing to provide exemplary customer service.
• Conduct the daily responsibilities of operating the center, including guiding the center team and providing feedback to help each employee grow.

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 required
• At least three years of center supervisory experience in a high-quality program is required (in a director role, preferred), experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is strongly required
• At least three years of professional teaching experience with infants to preschool-aged children required
• Frequent travel. Willingness/ability to travel and be away for long periods of time.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you - in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!

Salary and Other Compensation Disclosures

The annual starting salary rate for this position is between $70,000 - 75,000 annually. 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. Center Director Recognition Program. Award values are determined annually and vesting rules will apply. The 2024 grant value was $2,500.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Deadline to Apply Information:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 01/31/2025.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866.

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should 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.