Academy Director $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Description

Job Description

Academy Director – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Build Your Career. Lead with Purpose. Grow with Brightside.

Brightside Academy is hiring an experienced, motivated Academy Director to lead one of our Philadelphia early learning centers.

With more than 30 centers across Pennsylvania, we offer the stability of an established organization, the support of an experienced leadership team, and opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Why Join Brightside Academy?

We invest in our people, and it shows in our benefits!

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

• Up to 25 Paid Days Off + 9 Paid Holidays

• Competitive Compensation

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Options

• 401(k) & Roth Retirement Plans with Company Match

• Free Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Coverage

• Childcare Discounts

• Career Advancement Opportunities – Pathways to senior and regional leadership

• Professional Development & Leadership Training

• Free CDA Certification Training & Credentialing Support

• Additional Performance Bonus Opportunities

• Employee Discounts & Commuter Benefits

What You'll Do

As an Academy Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead your own center, develop a strong team, and create an exceptional experience for children and families.

• Lead daily academy operations and ensure a safe, positive learning environment.

• Recruit, coach, motivate, and develop your team.

• Maintain licensing, safety, staffing ratios, and regulatory compliance.

• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgets, and center performance.

• Support high-quality early childhood education and curriculum implementation.

• Build strong family relationships and support enrollment growth and retention.

• Partner with regional leadership to achieve academy goals.

What We're Looking For

• Pennsylvania Director Credential.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits, or a related field with 30 ECE credits.

• Previous leadership experience in early childhood education.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• A positive, dependable, team-oriented leadership style.

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency and English communication skills.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Your Next Opportunity Starts Here!

If you're passionate about early childhood education, enjoy developing great teams, and are ready for a leadership opportunity with room to grow, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Brightside Academy.

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$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Terms: Paid in three installments at 90 days, six months, and one year. Candidates must start within 30 days of accepting an offer. Rehires are not eligible. Bonus eligibility requires a minimum of an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits and a commitment to obtain a Director Credential.

Brightside Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F.