Dynamic Center Director: Early Childhood Leadership

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, parental

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Caregiving support

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC is seeking a Center Director in the Chicago area to lead daily operations, mentor teachers, support enrollment, and drive program excellence while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will foster partnerships with families and clients and manage budgeting and staffing in a thriving early childhood center.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, staff development, and strong communication with licensing authorities, families, and team members to deliver

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required.
• Bachelor’s 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Partnership building

Communication

Enrollment management

Education

Associate+ degree in ECE/education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC is seeking a Center Director in the Chicago area to lead daily operations, mentor teachers, support enrollment, and drive program excellence while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will foster partnerships with families and clients and manage budgeting and staffing in a thriving early childhood center.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, staff development, and strong communication with licensing authorities, families, and team members to deliver