Child Care Field Assistant Director Job at Bright Horizons (New York City)

Local Field Director

Location

United States of America

Salary:

63000.00 - 78750.00 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 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
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Proven experience as a Child Care Center Director or Assistant Director
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of families, staff and clients

Job Responsibility

Assume management of a center on a temporary basis
Serve as a positive representative of the organization for centers in transitional situations: acquisitions, new center openings, Director changes, maternity leaves, etc.
Establish positive working relationships with staff, families and client
Evaluate each situation, problem solve and individualize goals within established time frame, while keeping the Regional Manager updated of the situation
Provide clarification and guidance to new center Director, staff and parents/guardians on Bright Horizons policies, procedures and philosophies
Become familiar with licensing regulations for the state assigned to, as well as other local agencies
Ensure health & safety and licensing guidelines are upheld
Verify the location has the Bright Horizons resources needed to operate
Train or arrange training for new staff in payroll system, computer, New Employee Orientation and Regional Employee Orientation, program initiatives
Meet regularly with Regional Manager to be debriefed on center issues

Fulltime

Child Care Field Assistant Director

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

Location

United States of America

Salary:

59000.00 - 66000.00 USD / Year

Bright Horizons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
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
Must meet one of the following requirements: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children
Or A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children
Or An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children
Or An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children
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, ensuring everything runs smoothly and in accordance with our high standards and guidelines
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
Mileage beyond 10 miles each way or 20 miles round trip will be reimbursed

Fulltime

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

Assistant Child Care Center Director-Vermeer

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

Location

United States Of America , Pella

Salary:

53000.00 - 58000.00 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, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements

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 Field Assistant Director

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

Location

United States of America , New York

Salary:

68640.00 - 77200.00 USD / Year

Bright Horizons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education is required
NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is required
At least two years of center supervisory or administrative experience in a high-quality program required
Must be qualified to meet Bright Horizons, client (as applicable), and state/local requirements
Must meet and maintain state/local licensing credentials
Must be willing to commute up to 1 ½ hours each way from home center to a center/school for their temporary assignment
Must demonstrate in-depth understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards
Must have knowledge and ability to lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
Must demonstrate skill in communication, leadership of diverse teams, organization and systems management, customer service, and ability to perform job responsibilities in all levels of direct care

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

$2,000 hiring incentive payable after 100 days of employment
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
Employee Referral Bonus

Fulltime

Child Care Assistant Director

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

Location

United States Of America , Greenwich

Salary:

70800.00 - 79650.00 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, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements

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

Step into a leadership role as a Temporary Child Care Assistant Director at Brig...

Location

United States , Saratoga Springs

Salary:

68000.00 - 85000.00 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, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements

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

Fulltime

Child Care Center Assistant Director

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

Location

United States , Rochester

Salary:

59000.00 - 74000.00 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, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements

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

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