Assistant Director

Step into a leadership opportunity with Bright Horizons as a Child Care Assistant Director, where your work supports a strong, welcoming, and well‑run early childhood center. Partnering closely with the Center Director, you’ll help guide daily operations while maintaining our high standards for care, learning, and safety. From supporting educational programming and mentoring teachers to building meaningful relationships with families, your leadership will play an important role in shaping a center where children and teams can thrive. 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 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 Physical Requirements This leadership role requires in‑person work in the Somerville, MA area to supervise, deliver curriculum, manage business operations, and provide customer and client services per Bright Horizons policies and procedures. Compensation The annual salary for this position ranges from $70,800 to $88,500. 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. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave 401(k) retirement plan Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance Life insurance Money‑saving discounts and financial planning tools Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA &Degree Program Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family Learn more at 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr