Childcare Executive Director

Join Bright Horizons as an Executive Director at Johns Hopkins Child Care and Early Learning Center and Bayview Medical Center. Leading a highquality early education program that supports children, families, and educators in reaching their full potential. In this role, you will set the tone for excellence by creating an inclusive, engaging environment that reflects our values and delivers an exceptional experience for every child and family.

As a leader, you will partner with your team, families, and clients to drive operational excellence, build meaningful relationships, and foster a culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and inspired to grow. Your leadership will shape a thriving center from guiding program quality and mentoring staff to supporting enrollment and welcoming new families making a meaningful and lasting impact every day.

Responsibilities:

• Build and develop a strong team, including hiring, coaching, and supporting leaders and educators to grow and succeed
• Drive a positive and inclusive culture that promotes collaboration, retention, and a sense of belonging for staff, families, and children
• Lead program quality and compliance, ensuring your center exceeds NAEYC standards while delivering a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment
• Partner with families and the community to foster strong relationships, support engagement, and create a connected center experience
• Oversee business and operational performance, including enrollment, financial management, and daytoday center operations

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• Bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field required; masters preferred
• 6+ years of experience in early childhood education, including leadership and center administration required
• Strong knowledge of NAEYC accreditation and licensing standards required
• Must have Maryland Director Qualifications.
• Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Supervisory experience in a client-based, large, or multi-site child care center strongly preferred
• Experience working in a corporate environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

If hired, you will 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 . Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the Baltimore, MDarea.

Compensation:

The annual salaryfor this position is between $85,000 - $94,000 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 a bonus of up to 10% of their salary, based upon metrics, along with a yearly Center Director Recognition award of $2,500

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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 for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
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