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Child Care Center Director
Locations:
Bright Horizons at Broad Street
Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership will enhance program quality and shape operational success in our early childhood center. Embrace our mission and values to foster an inclusive environment that builds strong relationships with families, staff, and clients. From administration and marketing to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment that retains staff
- Collaborate with the leadership team to evaluate and ensure program quality standards
- Manage enrollment, marketing, billing, and accounts payable, while ensuring budget compliance
- Build strong relationships and communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensing
Qualifications
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education is required
- New York State Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is required
- 4 years of leadership/supervisory experience - Required
- At least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
- Experience in both teaching (infant, toddler, or preschool) and administration of a child care center is required
- Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards is required
Step into this rewarding role at Bright Horizons, where your leadership will make a lasting impact on children, families, and staff. Discover how far your career can take you in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today to explore the possibilities!
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 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 https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $101,000 – $113,000 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.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Deadline to Apply:
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.
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).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please 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.

Child Care Center Director
Locations:
Bright Horizons at Broad Street
Join Bright Horizons as a Child Care Center Director, where your leadership will enhance program quality and shape operational success in our early childhood center. Embrace our mission and values to foster an inclusive environment that builds strong relationships with families, staff, and clients. From administration and marketing to mentoring teachers and welcoming new families, your work will make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and your team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead hiring and create a motivating, inclusive work environment that retains staff
- Collaborate with the leadership team to evaluate and ensure program quality standards
- Manage enrollment, marketing, billing, and accounts payable, while ensuring budget compliance
- Build strong relationships and communicate proactively with families, clients, staff, and licensing
Qualifications
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education is required
- New York State Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is required
- 4 years of leadership/supervisory experience - Required
- At least four years of leadership experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
- Experience in both teaching (infant, toddler, or preschool) and administration of a child care center is required
- Strong understanding of center quality, compliance, health, safety and licensing standards is required
Step into this rewarding role at Bright Horizons, where your leadership will make a lasting impact on children, families, and staff. Discover how far your career can take you in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today to explore the possibilities!
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 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 https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $101,000 – $113,000 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.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Deadline to Apply:
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.
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).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Center Director
Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM job requirements must match your actual background. If your degree is in education administration or a related field, document how it satisfies the minimum requirements the employer lists, since any mismatch can delay certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Childcare management companies, federally funded Head Start programs, and nonprofit community service organizations are among the most frequent Center Director PERM sponsors. Searching DOL disclosure data by occupation narrows your list to employers who have filed before.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Search Center Director roles with green card sponsorship filters on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified PERM history. This cuts the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations that have never sponsored a foreign national in this role.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
PERM requires your offered salary to meet DOL's prevailing wage for your metro area and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter to confirm the employer's figure clears the threshold, since underpaying triggers a denial.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 with your employer early
Center Director roles often qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, but candidates holding a master's degree in education, nonprofit management, or a related field may qualify under EB-2. Clarify which category your employer intends to file before PERM begins, since switching tracks later restarts the process.
Prepare a concurrent I-140 and I-485 strategy if your priority date is current
Once your employer files I-140, check the USCIS Visa Bulletin for your country's EB-2 or EB-3 priority date. If your date is current, you can file I-485 for adjustment of status concurrently, which protects your work authorization during adjudication without needing a separate EAD renewal cycle.
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Does a Center Director role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Center Director positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the employer's minimum requirement is a master's degree in education administration, nonprofit management, or a related field, the role may qualify under EB-2. The classification is determined by what the employer genuinely requires for the position, not simply what you hold.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than temporary work authorization. There's no annual lottery and no cap concern at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years, compared to the H-1B's faster processing but temporary and lottery-dependent status.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Center Director candidate?
Your employer must conduct a federally supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then certifies the position before the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. You'll need to document that your qualifications precisely match the minimum requirements listed in the PERM application, so credential alignment matters from the start.
Where can I find Center Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for this search. You can filter Center Director roles by employers with PERM and employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to organizations that have completed this process before. Cold-applying to organizations with no PERM history often stalls before the immigration conversation even begins.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm working on a different visa status?
Yes. PERM is independent of your current nonimmigrant status. Employers can file labor certification while you're on OPT, H-1B, or another work-authorized status. What matters is that you're authorized to work at the time of filing and that you meet the PERM job requirements. USCIS adjudicates the I-140 separately from your current visa category.
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