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Child Care Field Director

United States, Newton Employment contract 87600.00 - 109500.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 30, 2026
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Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Field 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required
  • bachelor's degree is preferred
  • Department of Early Education and Care Director II Certified
  • 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 willing to commute at least 1.5 hours each way to a center/school for temporary assignment
  • Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements

Nice to have

bachelor's degree

What we offer

  • 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

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