Impactful Center Director — Early Childhood Leader

Bright Horizons; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and par­

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term and short-term disability

Life insurance

Discounts and financial planning tools

Career development opportunities and "

Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Caregiving support

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Bethlehem seeks a Child Care Center Director to lead daily operations, guide program quality, and build strong partnerships with staff, families, and clients. You will mentor teachers, manage enrollment and budget compliance, and ensure licensing standards are met.

This role emphasizes inclusive leadership, staff development, and community engagement, with hands-on oversight of curriculum delivery and customer service.

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

Hiring & retention

Program evaluation

Enrollment management

Budgeting & billing

Communication with families

Licensing knowledge

Education

Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons in Bethlehem seeks a Child Care Center Director to lead daily operations, guide program quality, and build strong partnerships with staff, families, and clients. You will mentor teachers, manage enrollment and budget compliance, and ensure licensing standards are met.

This role emphasizes inclusive leadership, staff development, and community engagement, with hands-on oversight of curriculum delivery and customer service.