Child Care Center Assistant Director

Bright Horizons; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading child care organization as a Child Care Center Assistant Director. In this role, you will support the Center Director, ensuring high standards in operations and compliance while positively impacting the lives of children and families. Your leadership will foster an inclusive environment and uphold the mission of the center.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life and Disability Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years of leadership experience in high-quality child care required.
• Strong understanding of center quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Center Director with daily operations.
• Monitor program quality and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Child Development

Education

Associate or higher degree in early childhood education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

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Overview

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. Your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team.

Responsibilities

1. Uphold our mission, culture, and values to ensure an inclusive environment and strong relationships with families, staff, and clients.
2. Monitor program quality, ensuring children’s learning is documented and visible.
3. Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, health and safety protocols, and company policies.

Qualifications

1. Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred.
2. At least two years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required.
3. Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety, and licensing standards is required.

Physical Requirements

This leadership role requires work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer services in compliance with laws and regulations, ensuring children's safety. The role involves a mix of office work, in-person supervision, family interactions, and the ability to serve as a supervising caregiver temporarily if needed. Full physical requirements are available at this link. Bright Horizons provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is $57,200 - $64,400 per year, depending on experience, education, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and career development opportunities, including free college degrees for teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Work Environment and Culture

Our collaborative workplace supports career growth and personal life balance. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For assistance or accommodations, contact our recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education Administration Programs