Child Care Center Director -Manhattan, New York *$5,000 Hiring Incentive*

at Bright Horizons

Record last updated: 7/27/2026 1:26:01 PM

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Current Days Open
46
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$101,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$122,700.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
181
First Seen
12/6/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$98,200.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$122,700.00 (Yearly)
7/27/2026

Full Job Description

Child Care Center Director Locations: Bright Horizons at Chelsea Bright Horizons at West 14th Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership will enhance program quality and shape operational success in our early childhood center. Embrace our mission and values to foster an inclusive environment that builds strong relationships with families, staff, and clients. From administration and marketing to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team. 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: Bachelors or Master's degree in Education is required New York State Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is required 4 years of leadership/supervisory experience - Required 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 Step into this rewarding role at Bright Horizons, where your leadership will make a lasting impact on children, families, and staff. Discover how far your career can take you in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today to explore the possibilities! Physical Requirements: This leadership role requires work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services per Bright Horizons policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee. This role has a mixture of duties including office/computer/phone-based work, in-person supervision of care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the center, family/prospective family interactions which may take place in various areas of the center, and the ability to temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as-needed basis (e.g., covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences). The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $101,000 $122,700 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. This position is also eligible for $5,000 payable after 100 days of employment. Benefits: Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid time off Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Deadline to Apply: Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. Compensation: $101,000 $122,700 annually Life at Bright Horizons: At Bright Horizons, youre more than your job title youre the difference. Whether youre nurturing a childs first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. Were 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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Youre the difference Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. Whether you're supporting children, families, or our client partners, your work matters and so do you. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. Were changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, youre the difference.

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