Child Care Field Director

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 87,600 - 109,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Parental bonding leave

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Free college degrees for teachers

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Child Care Center Field Director to lead daily operations, mentor teachers, and foster partnerships with families and clients.

The role emphasizes program excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational success within a center setting. The successful candidate will oversee staffing, enrollment strategies, and financial stewardship while ensuring a supportive environment for children, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• Degree in early childhood education or related field required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Director II certification required.
• At least four years of leadership in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool.
• Experience in both teaching and administration of a child care center.
• Willingness to commute at least 1.5 hours each way; mileage reimbursed beyond 10 miles.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring and create an engaging, inclusive work environment.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure program quality standards.
• Manage enrollment, marketing, billing, and accounts payable while ensuring budget compliance.
• Build relationships and communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensing.

Skills

Leadership experience

Program quality

Budgeting & enrollment management

Communication with families & staff

Education

Associate or higher degree in ECE/education/child development

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Director II Certified (DEEC)

Job description

Overview

Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Field Director, where your leadership helps create a high‑quality, thriving early childhood center that supports children, families, and educators alike. Grounded in our mission and values, you’ll build strong partnerships with staff, families, and clients while guiding program excellence and operational success. From leading daily operations and supporting enrollment to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will shape a thriving center and make a meaningful, lasting impact.

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; bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Department of Early Education and Care Director II Certified
• 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
• Willingness to commute at least 1.5 hours each way to a center/school for temporary assignment; mileage beyond 10 miles each way or 20 miles round trip will be reimbursed

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $87,600 and $109,500 per year. The pay range listed here is an estimate Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual offers will depend on factors including experience, education, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• 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 for teachers through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at Bright Horizons careers site

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).

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.