Child Care Field Assistant Director Job at Bright Horizons

Associate Director of Acorn Center for Early Education and Care

The Associate Director of Acorn Center for Early Education and Care is a member ...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

60000.00 - 73000.00 USD / Year

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required in Early Child Care or the Child Development field with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Certifications of Lead Teacher Preschool, Infant-Toddler Teacher, Director I, and Director II are required
Must meet Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) health and background check requirements
Must be certified in First Aid and CPR within 6 months of employment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related applications
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills
Experience with mentoring and coaching
Respect for differences and the ability to work well in a multicultural environment

Job Responsibility

Partner with the Director of Acorn Center in running the daily operation of the center
Serve as the primary on-site contact for the center administration, teachers, children, and families during the Director of Acorn Center’s absences
Provide support and assist the Director of Acorn Center in the center’s regulatory visits preparation (Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC))
Manage and work with the Director of Acorn Center on interviewing, hiring, and training new staff, and supervising and conducting the evaluations of all staff
Collaborate with and support the Assistant Director in maintaining daily staffing coverage and developing staff schedules to meet Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) teacher and staff ratio guidelines
Partner with the Family Engagement Coordinator in the recordkeeping of children and families following agency and contract regulations
provide center tours and orient new families to the program
advocate for families and children with special needs
and carry out all Boston Pre-K responsibilities
Partner with the Education Coordinator in observing teachers, assistant teachers, volunteers, and interns in the classrooms, and provide them with feedback

What we offer

Hiring bonus of $6000 available
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage
Retirement plan with employer matching
Supportive time-off policy
Professional development

Fulltime

Child Care Assistant Director

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Location

United States of America , Richland

Salary:

80500.00 USD / Year

Bright Horizons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
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

Job Responsibility

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
Support the Center Director with daily operations
Provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services
Temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis

What we offer

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
Up to 9 paid holidays annually
40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule
64 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule

Fulltime

Child Care Assistant Director

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Location

United States of America , Pittsburgh

Salary:

59000.00 - 74000.00 USD / Year

Bright Horizons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required
bachelor’s degree is required
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

Job Responsibility

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
Support the Center Director with daily operations
Administration and educational programming
Mentoring teachers
Welcoming new families
Provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services
Temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Child Care Assistant Director

Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Assistant Director at Bright Horizon...

Location

United States of America , Stamford

Salary:

70800.00 - 88500.00 USD / Year

Bright Horizons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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
Transportation Allowance of $200 per month for employees working 20+ hours a week

Fulltime

Child Care Assistant Director

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Location

United States of America , Atlanta

Salary:

59000.00 - 62000.00 USD / Year

Bright Horizons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
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

Job Responsibility

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
Provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services
Temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Child Care Assistant Director

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Location

United States of America , Dallas

Salary:

59000.00 - 74000.00 USD / Year

Bright Horizons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Assistant Child Care Director

Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Assistant Director at Bright Horizon...

Location

United States of America , Carroll

Salary:

53000.00 - 58000.00 USD / Year

Bright Horizons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Child Care Assistant Director

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Location

United States of America , Palo Alto

Salary:

74000.00 - 92500.00 USD / Year

Bright Horizons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks

Job Responsibility

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
Support the Center Director with daily operations
Administration and educational programming
Mentoring teachers
Welcoming new families

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Career development
Free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Hiring incentive of $3000 payable after 100 days of employment
Unique schedules available
Growth Opportunities
State-of-the-art Centers

Fulltime

Child Care Field Assistant Director

Bright Horizons

Location:
United States of America

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

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