Child Care Center Director at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Memphis

Bright Horizons; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Child Care Center Director in Memphis, TN. The candidate will lead a new center, focusing on high-quality programming and family partnerships. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering a nurturing environment. Preferred qualifications include an associate or higher degree in early childhood education and relevant leadership experience. Competitive salary range: $65,000 - $70,000.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development and free college degrees for teachers

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass state and company background checks.
• At least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care settings.
• Experience in both teaching and administration of a child care center.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring and create a motivating work environment.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure program quality.
• Manage enrollment, marketing, billing, and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or related field

Job description

Overview

Child Care Center Director

As a leader in a Child Care Center, you inspire teachers to create high-quality programming in each classroom while managing the center's day-to-day operations. You build strong partnerships with families to nurture each child's individual development and pave the way for success in school and life. The work you do is vital and makes a difference in the lives of the children, families, and your staff.

Apply today to join our leadership team at the BRAND NEW St. Jude Child Care Center as the Center Director! Opening in early Fall of 2024, this center will provide the highest quality care and education for 188 of the St. Jude parents' children. The center is located close to downtown Memphis and 10 minutes from the St. Jude main campus. ECE Directors with a passion for high quality programming, outstanding customer service and the desire to build a community from the ground up, please apply!

Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!

Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership will enhance program quality and shape operational success in our early childhood center. Embrace our mission and values to foster an inclusive environment that builds strong relationships with families, staff, and clients. From administration and marketing to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Referral bonus
• Career development and FREE college degrees (for you and your teachers) through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment that retains staff
• Collaborate with the leadership team to evaluate and ensure program quality standards
• Manage enrollment, marketing, billing, and accounts payable, while ensuring budget compliance
• Build strong relationships and communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensing

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required; bachelors degree is preferred
• At least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
• Experience in both teaching (infant, toddler, or preschool) and administration of a child care center is required
• 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 center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

This role has a mixture of duties including office / computer / phone-based work, in-person supervision of care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the center, family / prospective family interactions which may take place in various areas of the center, and the ability to temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis (e.g., covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences).

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 accommodations for qualifying disabilities and / or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation : $65,000 - $70,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Deadline to Apply : This posting is anticipated to remain open until October 31, 2025.

Life at Bright Horizons

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

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).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.