Center Director: Lead High-Impact Early Education Team

Brightside Academy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($5,000)

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off (25 days) and 9 holidays

401(k) & Roth with company match

Short-term disability and life保险

Child care discounts

CDA training & credentialing support

Professional development & advancement

Bonuses & employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Brightside Academy in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Center Director to lead a high-quality early learning center where children, families, and teachers thrive. We offer a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and ample opportunities for career growth.

Candidate should hold a PA Director Credential and a Bachelor's in ECE/Elementary Ed with ECE credits, plus prior leadership experience.

Qualifications

• PA Director Credential is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with at least 18 ECE credits or 30 ECE credits in related field.
• Leadership experience in an early childhood setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for the center.
• Ensure licensing, safety, CACFP, and Brightside compliance.
• Build, coach, onboard, and hold accountable a strong center team.
• Manage staffing, schedules, ratios, supplies, and expenses.
• Support quality teaching, curriculum implementation, and child outcomes.
• Build positive family relationships and support enrollment.
• Address parent concerns and partner with teachers on solutions.
• Monitor center performance and adjust operations as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming learning environment.
• Escalate safety, facility, and regulatory concerns as needed.
• Communicate clear expectations and updates to staff.
• Follow all company policies and business practices.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Budgeting

Problem-solving

People-centric leadership

MS Office

English literacy

Bilingual encouraged

Education

PA Director Credential

Bachelor's degree in ECE or Elementary Ed with ECE credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brightside Academy in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Center Director to lead a high-quality early learning center where children, families, and teachers thrive. We offer a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and ample opportunities for career growth.

Candidate should hold a PA Director Credential and a Bachelor's in ECE/Elementary Ed with ECE credits, plus prior leadership experience.