CrawlJobs Logo

Early Childhood Education Center Assistant Director

United States of America, Mill Valley 68640.00 - 85800.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 19, 2026

Job offer has expired

Job Link Share

Job Description

Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Assistant Director at Bright Horizons, where your positive influence and motivational skills will help shape the success of our early childhood center. Support the Center Director with daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and in accordance with our high standards and guidelines. From administration and educational programming to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team.

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

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
  • 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

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
  • $3000.00 hiring incentive

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Early Childhood Education Center Assistant Director

8 matching positions

Early Childhood Assistant Director

Step into a leadership opportunity with Bright Horizons as a Child Care Assistan...
Location
Location
United States Of America , Redwood City
Salary
Salary:
74000.00 - 92500.00 USD / Year
brighthorizons.com Logo
Bright Horizons
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 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 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
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
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 through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
  • Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
  • $2000 hiring incentive
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Early Childhood Assistant Director

Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Assistant Director at Bright Horizon...
Location
Location
United States of America , Baltimore
Salary
Salary:
59000.00 - 66000.00 USD / Year
brighthorizons.com Logo
Bright Horizons
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field 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
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
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
Read More
Arrow Right

Early Childhood Assistant Director

Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Assistant Director at Bright Horizon...
Location
Location
Salary
Salary:
59000.00 - 66000.00 USD / Year
brighthorizons.com Logo
Bright Horizons
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field 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
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
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
Read More
Arrow Right

Child Care Center Assistant Director

Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Assistant Director at Bright Horizon...
Location
Location
United States , Rochester
Salary
Salary:
59000.00 - 74000.00 USD / Year
brighthorizons.com Logo
Bright Horizons
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
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
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
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
Read More
Arrow Right

Assistant Center Director

Join Acelero Learning as an Assistant Center Director, where you will lead and s...
Location
Location
United States , Germantown
Salary
Salary:
54783.00 USD / Year
edtechjobs.io Logo
EdTech Jobs
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Associate’s degree in a related field required
  • bachelor's degree preferred
  • Early Childhood Certification or credits a plus
  • Minimum of 1 year of managerial/supervisory experience required
  • Experience working in a preschool program preferred
  • Must have CPR and First Aid certification or required to obtain within the first year of employment
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Physical exam and background checks are required for this position
  • Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Serves as an operational lead for the Center and Extended Day by providing ongoing support and direction
  • Ensures all staff and center functions are fully compliant with policies/procedures, including but not limited to effective practices in health and safety and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, local and state licensing regulations, and overall center functioning
  • Works with teachers to implement program curriculum with fidelity and the child assessment system reliably, including understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize
  • Provides teachers with ongoing coaching and support for quality improvement in all aspects of their role and professional growth through regular observation and formal and informal feedback
  • Manages the full implementation of all aspects of our Acelero Learning methodology and system of recordkeeping, reporting, and ongoing monitoring and data entry
  • Facilitates collaboration and coordination within education team and across service areas and initiatives, including ensuring full parent involvement in the program
  • Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required
  • Supervises assigned department personnel. Includes the following responsibilities, but are not limited to: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports
  • Educates direct reports on all department and company policies and procedures
  • Meets with assigned staff regularly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, and review work processes and procedures
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
  • Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and mental wellness support
  • Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
  • Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks
  • Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Assistant Child Care Center Director-Vermeer

Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Assistant Director at Bright Horizon...
Location
Location
United States Of America , Pella
Salary
Salary:
53000.00 - 58000.00 USD / Year
brighthorizons.com Logo
Bright Horizons
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
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
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
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
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Child Care Assistant Director

Step into a leadership opportunity with Bright Horizons as a Child Care Assistan...
Location
Location
United States , Oaks
Salary
Salary:
59000.00 - 66000.00 USD / Year
brighthorizons.com Logo
Bright Horizons
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required
  • bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • Must meet PA licensing requirements for an Assistant Director
  • 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
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
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 through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
  • Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Child Care Field Assistant Director

Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Field Assistant Director at Bright H...
Location
Location
United States , New York City
Salary
Salary:
68640.00 - 77200.00 USD / Year
brighthorizons.com Logo
Bright Horizons
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
  • 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, experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center strongly preferred
  • 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
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of business operations and management of center/school financial performance
  • Must be proficient with technology platforms for business operations
  • Travel required. Must be willing to commute up to 1 ½ hours each way from home center to a center/school for their temporary assignment
Job Responsibility
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
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
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • $2,000 hiring incentive payable after 100 days of employment
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right