Brightside Academy is looking for an experienced, motivated Center Director to lead a high-quality early learning center where children, families, and teachers can thrive.
With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to build your career in early childhood education.
We invest in our leaders with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both inside and outside the classroom:
$5,000 sign-on bonus opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays
401(k) & Roth plans with company match
Free short-term disability and life insurance
Child care discounts
Free CDA certification training and credentialing support
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more
PA Director Credential
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with at least 18 ECE credits; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 30 ECE credits
Leadership experience in an early childhood education setting
Strong organization, communication, budgeting, and problem-solving skills
A confident, dependable, people-focused leadership style
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to read/write English and use basic Microsoft Office tools
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Lead daily operations for the center
Maintain licensing, safety, CACFP, and Brightside compliance
Build, coach, onboard, and hold accountable a strong center team
Manage staffing, schedules, ratios, supplies, and expenses
Support quality teaching, curriculum implementation, and child outcomes
Build positive family relationships, support enrollment, and conduct pre-enrollment meetings
Address parent concerns and partner with teachers on solutions
Monitor center performance and adjust operations as needed
Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming learning environment
Escalate safety, facility, and regulatory concerns as needed
Communicate clear expectations and updates to staff
Follow all company policies and business practices
Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career with a team that values your leadership, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to create lasting impact for children, families, and your community.
To learn more, visit: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers
EEO/M/F
The $5,000 sign-on bonus is paid in three installments at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year. Candidates must start within 30 days of accepting the offer. Rehires are not eligible. Minimum education for bonus eligibility is an associate degree in ECE or Elementary Education with 18 ECE credits and commitment to obtain a Director Credential.
