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Early Childhood Education Center Director

United States Of America, Mill Valley Employment contract 95000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership will enhance program quality and shape operational success in our early childhood center. Embrace our mission and values to foster an inclusive environment that builds strong relationships with families, staff, and clients. From administration and marketing 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

  • 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
  • 12 ECE units completed required: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses
  • If applying for an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses
  • *Transcripts will be required at time of hire.*
  • 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
  • Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements

What we offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
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