Regional Operations Managers - Early Childhood

Are you a visionary leader passionate about early childhood education and operational excellence? Bright Horizons is seeking a dynamic Regional Manager to drive success across our centers, champion quality programming, and foster a culture of inclusion and growth. As a Regional Manager, you will provide strategic leadership to your region, ensuring the highest standards of staff, parent/guardian, and client satisfaction. You'll be responsible for developing and mentoring center leaders, guiding them to achieve excellence in quality, compliance, and financial performance, and embodying our mission, HEART Principles, and commitment to an inclusive environment. Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment-with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you're caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you're the difference. Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor Directors/Principals to achieve excellence in staff, family, and client satisfaction, quality programming, and financial performance
• Oversee regional operations, ensuring compliance with licensing, health, safety, and NAEYC standards while driving continuous improvement
• Develop and implement strategic plans for talent selection, professional development, and succession, fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Manage financial goals, budgets, reporting, and support marketing, retention, and client relationship initiatives to drive regional growth

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

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, education, or child development related field is required (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of experience as a Center Director or comparable leadership role in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
• Experience managing multiple locations and working with corporate clients is required
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and fiscal management skills are required
• Demonstrated knowledge of NAEYC accreditation, licensing standards, and developmentally appropriate curriculum is required
• Computer literacy and ability to manage multiple tasks are required
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of parents/guardians and staff

Verbiage for roles not eligible for immigration support:

• At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.
• Must live 1.5 hour commute of NYC
• Travel to NYC 3-5 days per week is required

Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $113,600-$127,800 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
• 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
• Tuition assistance and education coaching
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. Compensation: $113,600-$127,800 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job