Lead Child Care Center Director — Education & Impact

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday leave

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term and short-term disability

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons"

Caregiving support

Job summary

Bright Horizons leadership opportunity: Child Care Assistant Director to support a strong, welcoming center and guide daily operations. You will mentor teachers, help shape educational programming, and build meaningful family relationships.

In partnership with the Center Director, you’ll uphold high standards for care, safety, and learning, while driving center-level excellence and teamwork. This role emphasizes in-person leadership and community impact.

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

Skills

Leadership

Program quality monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or higher in early childhood education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Bright Horizons leadership opportunity: Child Care Assistant Director to support a strong, welcoming center and guide daily operations. You will mentor teachers, help shape educational programming, and build meaningful family relationships.

In partnership with the Center Director, you’ll uphold high standards for care, safety, and learning, while driving center-level excellence and teamwork. This role emphasizes in-person leadership and community impact.