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Child Care Center Director

Lightbridge Academy
North Brunswick, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

If you possess a passion for early childhood education, a strong aptitude for business, and a love for developing and growing a team… join us!

As a Center Director, you will:

  • Create strong relationships resulting in a high rate of retention and referrals by creating a WOW customer experience for all those in our Circle of Care.
  • Build community relationships and enrollment through participation in local area marketing and execution of open houses and other marketing.
  • Achieve center occupancy goals by providing center tours and following the Lightbridge enrollment process.
  • Build a nurturing and positive learning environment by encouraging the growth and development of all those in the Circle of Care.
  • Ensure proper implementation of the Lightbridge Academy program and Seedlings curriculum.
  • Uphold discretion in dealing with all confidential matters and information.
  • Inspire, engage, mentor, and coach all team members.
  • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children and staff members.
  • Adhere to all Lightbridge Academy policies, procedures, and state licensing regulations.
  • Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
  • Oversee the hiring process.
  • Ensures accurate financial and key performance indicators.
  • Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development annually.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary

· Childcare discount

· Paid time off

· Paid training

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· 401K with a match

· Opportunity for advancement

Skills, Abilities, and Experience we are looking for:

  • 2 years of prior childcare management experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Financial and business acumen
  • Completion of CPR and First Aid certification

Why work for Lightbridge Academy?

When you join the Lightbridge Academy family, you become part of a team of lifelong learners passionate about children and families… just like you are. As a leader and Center Director, you play a key role in the lives of staff, parents and children by inspiring your team to achieve excellence, forming meaningful relationships, advocating for the education and wellbeing of children and leading a high quality child care center.

Lightbridge Academy is more than just a daycare. Our teachers get to inspire infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners through our early childhood education curriculum. Our teachers are energetic people with a passion for education and a love for children. Our administrative staff creates a fun learning environment for children and staff. Everyone embodies Lightbridge Academy’s Core Values and strives to support our Circle of Care.

If this describes you, apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Childcare
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000 - $66,000

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