Child Care Business Manager

Bright Horizons; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons in the Bentonville, AR area is seeking a Business Manager to join the center leadership team. You will oversee enrollment, billing, staffing coordination, vendor relationships, compliance, and daily operations while helping families feel welcomed and connected.

This role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to lead a team in a childcare setting. In person work is required, with compensation in the $40,095 to $49,000 range.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED.
• Associate degree in business, secretarial, or related field is preferred.
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; prior office experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily business operations and financial administration
• Partner with families to support enrollment and engagement
• Coordinate staffing and workforce planning needs
• Ensure a safe, compliant, and welcoming center environment

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Office experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in business/secretarial/related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Business Managers at Bright Horizons are essential members of the center leadership team. In this role, you'll oversee enrollment, billing, staffing coordination, vendor relationships, compliance, and daily operations while helping families feel welcomed, supported, and connected. Join a purpose-driven organization where your business expertise plays an important role in shaping a center where children and teams thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily business operations and financial administration
• Partner with families to support enrollment and engagement
• Coordinate staffing and workforce planning needs
• Ensure a safe, compliant, and welcoming center environment

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED
• Associate degree in business, secretarial, or related field is preferred
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; prior office experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills are preferred

Bring your leadership skills and passion for early childhood education to Bright Horizons, and be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Physical Requirements

• May lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the Bentonville AR area.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $40,095 – 49,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Deadline to Apply

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: $40,095 - $49,000 / annually

Life at Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).