Bright Horizons
Child Care Assistant Director, Little Rock AR
Bright Horizons, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Overview
Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Assistant Director at Bright Horizons, where your positive influence and motivational skills will help shape the success of our early childhood center. Support the Center Director with daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and in accordance with our high standards and guidelines. From administration and educational programming to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team. Responsibilities
Uphold our mission, culture, and values to ensure an inclusive environment and build 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
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements 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 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 applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the 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 the Bright Horizons job descriptions page. Bright Horizons complies with laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $51,480 – $64,350 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual offers will depend on factors including experience, education, certifications, geography, and other relevant business factors. Benefits: Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Career development support plus free college degrees for teachers through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program Application Deadline
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. Life at Bright Horizons
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re 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. Equal Opportunity
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with applicable laws and regulations and offer reasonable accommodations as needed in the application process. For assistance or accommodations, contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com.
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Step into a leadership role as a Child Care Assistant Director at Bright Horizons, where your positive influence and motivational skills will help shape the success of our early childhood center. Support the Center Director with daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and in accordance with our high standards and guidelines. From administration and educational programming to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team. Responsibilities
Uphold our mission, culture, and values to ensure an inclusive environment and build 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
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements 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 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 applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the 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 the Bright Horizons job descriptions page. Bright Horizons complies with laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $51,480 – $64,350 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual offers will depend on factors including experience, education, certifications, geography, and other relevant business factors. Benefits: Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Career development support plus free college degrees for teachers through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program Application Deadline
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. Life at Bright Horizons
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re 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. Equal Opportunity
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with applicable laws and regulations and offer reasonable accommodations as needed in the application process. For assistance or accommodations, contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com.
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