Field Assistant Director
Bright Horizons
Fairfax, VA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Essential Functions/Responsibilities People:
Leadership/Supervision of Staff Supports a positive work environment. For designated teams, leads the employee experience from hire to orientation, professional development, and engagement and performance management. Keep team focused and motivated by offering balanced and constructive feedback at regular intervals, rewarding successful outcomes, and promptly addressing poor performance with guidance from director. Support director in developing team members by providing individualized support including goal setting, recognition and training. Develops and maintains positive relationships with colleagues, staff and families. Moves swiftly to address concerns and resolve conflict.Partnerships:
Families Supports a satisfied community with current and prospective families, with a proactive approach to customer service and particular focus on parent/teacher conferences and transition meetings.Program:
Health, Safety, Licensing and Center Maintenance Monitors programs designated regularly to assess program quality, ensures documentation is up to date, and makes learning visible. Ensures the physical appearance of each classroom meets Bright Horizons' standards. Leads compliance with licensing, health and safety, and orientation/training requirements throughout the center/school; ensures teachers are properly supervising children and following tracking procedures. Reports suspected child abuse, neglect or concerns regarding care/risk of children, staff or families immediately to the appropriate State agency, Center Director and Regional Manager (RM). Take steps to investigate as appropriate. Oversees daily children and staff health/wellness checks, staff/child physical and immunization records, allergy management, bottle, sleep and crib checks, first aid, and fire/emergency drill protocols. Ensures staff files are up to date including for CPR and first aid, and stays current on all company policies. Monitors maintenance of facility, equipment, and supplies to ensure they are safe and in good condition. Oversees nutrition, menus, and food ordering, according to company policy and consistent with Partnership for a Healthy America. Oversees contractors (i.e., cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, etc.). The Field Assistant Director may be assigned full-time or part-time, splitting classroom responsibilities and supervisory and professional duties, depending on capacity, occupancy, and budget of the center/school. See also detailed tasks outlined in the Key Roles and Responsibilities resources.Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $65,000- $73,000 annually.
- Placeholder Content Unless reporting as an individual mandated reporter, must confer with RM when reporting abuse and neglect on behalf of Bright Horizons.
RM:
when caring for a staff member or child with a significant injury; when filing a Worker's Compensation claim; upon receiving a letter of complaint from a staff member, client, or parent/guardian; upon receiving notification of a licensing visit or citation; or when recording an unusual incident.Supervisor approval needed:
when deviating from company or location policy or parent/guardian enrollment agreement; when terminating a staff member's employment or family's enrollment; when allowing a tuition variance; upon making an offer of employment to a candidate; when implementing a salary increase of greater than 5%; when awarding a bonus (other than referral bonuses); when taking any action regarding an EEOC claim or any legal matter; when providing an accommodation for a staff member or child (ADA); or when responding to a media inquiry. Job Requirements- Education/Experience Associate Degree in Education or related field
- Required Must meet local licensing requirements for education If hired without Bachelor's, education plan to achieve Bachelor's within 5 years 3 years of Child care teaching experience
- Required 3 years of Supervisory or administrative experience
- Required Additional Job Requirements Must be qualified to meet Bright Horizons, client (as applicable), and state/local requirements; must meet and maintain state/local licensing credentials.
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. Field Assistant Director 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Fairfax, VA 22030 $65,000- $73,000 a year
- Full-time Bright Horizons 3,915 reviews $65,000
- $73,000 a year
- Full-time Primary Purpose Assists the center director with conducting the daily responsibilities of center operations in accordance with guidelines established by Bright Horizons and other designated quality standards.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities People:
Leadership/Supervision of Staff Supports a positive work environment. For designated teams, leads the employee experience from hire to orientation, professional development, and engagement and performance management. Keep team focused and motivated by offering balanced and constructive feedback at regular intervals, rewarding successful outcomes, and promptly addressing poor performance with guidance from director. Support director in developing team members by providing individualized support including goal setting, recognition and training. Develops and maintains positive relationships with colleagues, staff and families. Moves swiftly to address concerns and resolve conflict.Partnerships:
Families Supports a satisfied community with current and prospective families, with a proactive approach to customer service and particular focus on parent/teacher conferences and transition meetings.Program:
Health, Safety, Licensing and Center Maintenance Monitors programs designated regularly to assess program quality, ensures documentation is up to date, and makes learning visible. Ensures the physical appearance of each classroom meets Bright Horizons' standards. Leads compliance with licensing, health and safety, and orientation/training requirements throughout the center/school; ensures teachers are properly supervising children and following tracking procedures. Reports suspected child abuse, neglect or concerns regarding care/risk of children, staff or families immediately to the appropriate State agency, Center Director and Regional Manager (RM). Take steps to investigate as appropriate. Oversees daily children and staff health/wellness checks, staff/child physical and immunization records, allergy management, bottle, sleep and crib checks, first aid, and fire/emergency drill protocols. Ensures staff files are up to date including for CPR and first aid, and stays current on all company policies. Monitors maintenance of facility, equipment, and supplies to ensure they are safe and in good condition. Oversees nutrition, menus, and food ordering, according to company policy and consistent with Partnership for a Healthy America. Oversees contractors (i.e., cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, etc.). The Field Assistant Director may be assigned full-time or part-time, splitting classroom responsibilities and supervisory and professional duties, depending on capacity, occupancy, and budget of the center/school. See also detailed tasks outlined in the Key Roles and Responsibilities resources.Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $65,000- $73,000 annually.
- Placeholder Content Unless reporting as an individual mandated reporter, must confer with RM when reporting abuse and neglect on behalf of Bright Horizons.
RM:
when caring for a staff member or child with a significant injury; when filing a Worker's Compensation claim; upon receiving a letter of complaint from a staff member, client, or parent/guardian; upon receiving notification of a licensing visit or citation; or when recording an unusual incident.Supervisor approval needed:
when deviating from company or location policy or parent/guardian enrollment agreement; when terminating a staff member's employment or family's enrollment; when allowing a tuition variance; upon making an offer of employment to a candidate; when implementing a salary increase of greater than 5%; when awarding a bonus (other than referral bonuses); when taking any action regarding an EEOC claim or any legal matter; when providing an accommodation for a staff member or child (ADA); or when responding to a media inquiry. Job Requirements- Education/Experience Associate Degree in Education or related field
- Required Must meet local licensing requirements for education If hired without Bachelor's, education plan to achieve Bachelor's within 5 years 3 years of Child care teaching experience
- Required 3 years of Supervisory or administrative experience
- Required Additional Job Requirements Must be qualified to meet Bright Horizons, client (as applicable), and state/local requirements; must meet and maintain state/local licensing credentials.
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.Similar remote jobs
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