Child Care Center Director

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Quincy, MA is seeking a Center Director to lead day-to-day operations, work with teachers, children, and families to create a nurturing environment. You will recruit and develop staff, ensure safety and licensing, manage payroll and communications, and enforce state regulations.

Requirements include Director II credentials, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA, and 6 months Lead Teacher experience. Competitive benefits and childcare discounts are available.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to function independently within Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall operation of the center, including staff recruitment and development, policies, child safety, environmental health, and licensing.
• Ensuring staff understand objectives in each classroom.
• Handling payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and communications.
• Ensuring adherence to state regulations and training completion.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

CDA credential

MA/EEC teacher certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

alary: $70,000-$95,000
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at

Center: Quincy, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000-$95,000
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

As a Center Director, you will work side-by-side with teachers, children, and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the overall operation of the center including recruitment and development of staff, management of policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health/hygiene, and state licensing.
• Ensuring that all staff members understand the objectives and expectations within each classroom.
• Managing administrative tasks such as processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general communications.
• Understanding and enforcing all state regulations within the building.
• Implementing and ensuring completion of training for all staff members.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
  

Top Reasons To Join BrightPath Kids

• We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
  

Requirements

• Director II credentials required
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR EEC State of MA Teacher certification preferred
• 6 months Lead Teacher experience required
• 14 ECE credits, 2 Child Care Administration credits, & 2 credits in other Administration topics
• Must be able to function independently within the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment
• Must meet state criteria and NAEYC standards for Center Director approval