Executive Director - NYU Langone

Join Bright Horizons as an Executive Director and lead a high‑quality 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 day‑to‑day center operations

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

• NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) is required

• 6+ years of experience in early childhood education, including leadership and center administration required

• Strong knowledge of NAEYC accreditation and licensing standards required

• 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 

Bring your leadership skills and passion for early childhood education to Bright Horizons, and be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

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 https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. 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 New York, New York] area.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is $120,000 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 $5,000 hiring incentive

Benefits:

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

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 [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.