Are you currently a high-performing Assistant Director of a large program or a center director at a smaller site and you are wondering what your next career move is? Join Bright Horizons in the Seattle Area as a Child Care Field Director. Start with us as a Field Director and you will be on your way to a career in leadership with us!

The Field Director is responsible for fostering an environment that allows children, their families and the staff to develop to their full potential while a permanent Director is not in place at the location. The Field Director is accountable for program operation that exceeds National Association for the Education of Young Criteria (NAEYC) criteria and incorporates Bright Horizons mission, organizational goals, values (HEART Principles,) philosophies, and policies and development of an inclusive environment and positive relationships with children, families and clients. Field Directors will review important decisions with the Regional Manager of the assigned center/school. Field Director will perform all major functions/responsibilities of the Director in their absence.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Assume management of a center/school on a temporary basis.

• Serve as a positive representative of the organization for centers/school in transitional situations: acquisitions, new center/school openings, Director changes, maternity leaves, etc.

• Establish positive working relationships with staff, families and client. Strive to know all the children in the program.

• Evaluate each situation, problem solve and individualize goals within established time frame, while keeping the Regional Manager updated of the situation.

• Provide clarification and guidance to new center Director, staff and parents/guardians on Bright Horizons policies, procedures and philosophies.

• Become familiar with licensing regulations for each state assigned to, as well as other local agencies, such as the Department of Social Services and Board of Health.

• Ensure health & safety and licensing guidelines are upheld. Confirm all inspections are current including: health, building and licensing.

• Verify the location has the Bright Horizons resources needed to operate: For example, computer, financial and payroll systems, manuals, employee and parent/guardian handbooks.

• Train or arrange training for new staff in payroll system, computer, New Employee Orientation and

• Regional Employee Orientation, program initiatives, i.e. The World At Their Fingertips, Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid and CPR.

• Serve as a mentor for new Directors entering the Bright Horizons community.

• Support other Directors with marketing, recruitment, licensing, etc., as needed.

Job Requirements

• Must be qualified to meet Bright Horizons, client (as applicable), and state/local requirements; must maintain state/local licensing credentials.

• Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field.

• Must have 2 to 4 years of child care teaching experience and 2 years of supervisory or administrative experience.

Additional Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Director or Assistant Director.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

• Sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of families, staff and clients. Personal/professional characteristics: flexible, outgoing, level-headed, confident, motivational and independent. Takes initiative. Is a team builder.

• Must be proficient in procedures and policies related to computer, payroll, benefits, parent/guardian policies, etc.

• All Field Directors (local or national) must be willing to commute at least 1 ½ hours each way to a center/school for their temporary assignment. (Mileage beyond 10 miles each way or 20 miles round trip will be reimbursed.) Frequent travel within Puget Sound area. Willingness/ability to travel to centers located from Everett to Kent.

Physical Demands:

Must meet state, federal and Bright Horizons’ guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical requirements, and required health and safety training and practices. Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements. Must respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. Must demonstrate in-depth understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards; must have knowledge and ability to lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Position relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan, accomplish goals and crisis situations. Must demonstrate skill in communication, leadership of diverse teams, organization and systems management, customer service, and ability to perform job responsibilities in all levels of direct care. Must demonstrate knowledge of business operations and management of center/school financial performance. Must be proficient with technology platforms for business operations.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should 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.