Child Care Assistant Director: Lead Center Operations

Bright Horizons; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

Parental bonding leave

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career development and Horizons CDA/‑/

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Child Care Assistant Director to help guide daily operations and support educational programming while mentoring teachers and building strong relationships with families. This leadership role focuses on maintaining high standards for care, learning, and safety in a welcoming center.

The role partners with the Center Director and requires ensuring program quality, licensing compliance, and staff support.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Uphold 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
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring teachers

Family relationships

Program quality monitoring

Documentation of learning

Education

Associate degree or higher in early childhood education or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Child Care Assistant Director to help guide daily operations and support educational programming while mentoring teachers and building strong relationships with families. This leadership role focuses on maintaining high standards for care, learning, and safety in a welcoming center.

The role partners with the Center Director and requires ensuring program quality, licensing compliance, and staff support.