Child Care Assistant Director - Bright Horizons at Detour 2 Discovery

2001 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

As a Child Care Assistant Director, you are a positive influence and natural motivator who enjoys having a hand in all aspects of the success of your center’s daily operations. From administration and overseeing educational programming to coaching teachers and orienting new families – the work you do makes a difference in the lives of children, families, and your staff.

Apply today to join our leadership team as the Assistant Director at Detour 2 Discovery!

A Bright Horizons Career Includes: 

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) planPaid time off Referral bonus Career development and FREE college degrees (for you and your teachers) through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

As an Assistant Director you will: 

Incorporate our company mission, culture, and values to maintain an inclusive environment and positive relationships with families, staff, and clientsRegularly monitor the center’s programs to assess program quality and that the children’s learning is effectively documented and visibleLead compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, health and safety protocols, company policies, and new employee orientation

What we hope you will bring to this role: 

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

Associate degree in early childhood education or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferredAt least two years of leadership, mentoring, or coaching experience required Two to four years of professional child care teaching experience required; experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center strongly preferred

Contribute to the creation of a safe, nurturing environment where children foster their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to develop strong, positive relationships. Explore the possibilities of where your passion and a Bright Horizons career can take you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply now!

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children and families we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending), education assistance (including access to free CDA and ECE degrees), and so much more. Come build a brighter future with us.

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.