Impactful Assistant Director — Early Childhood Center

MP Training and Recruitment; Illinois; On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, andPar*1

Parental bonding leave

Job summary

Bright Horizons seeks a Child Care Assistant Director in the Abbott Park, IL area to help lead daily operations, supervise staff, and deliver high-quality curriculum and family engagement. You will partner with the Center Director to uphold our mission, culture, and safety standards while supporting teachers and refining program quality.

This leadership role requires an Associate or higher in early childhood education (bachelor’s preferred) and at least two years of leadership experience in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Uphold our mission, culture, and values to ensure an inclusive environment and strong relationships with families, staff, and clients.
• Monitor program quality, ensuring children’s learning is documented and visible.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, health and safety protocols, and company policies.
• Support educational programming and mentoring of teachers.
• Partner with the Center Director to guide daily operations and center oversight.

Skills

Leadership experience

Center quality understanding

Health & safety standards

Licensing standards

Mentoring teachers

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons seeks a Child Care Assistant Director in the Abbott Park, IL area to help lead daily operations, supervise staff, and deliver high-quality curriculum and family engagement. You will partner with the Center Director to uphold our mission, culture, and safety standards while supporting teachers and refining program quality.

This leadership role requires an Associate or higher in early childhood education (bachelor’s preferred) and at least two years of leadership experience in a