Center Director – Daycare and PreschoolLocation: Mumbai Day Care Center, GoregaonContract type: Full Time / Permanent OpportunitySalary: 80,000 – 1.5 Lakh per month depending on experience + up to 10% bonus if KPIs are metWorking pattern: 8.30am-5.30pm, 9.30am-6.30pm, 10.30am-7.30pm and 11.30am-8.30pm (Monthly rotational shifts)Who are Bright Horizons?:Bright Horizons are worldwide childcare organisation with around 1,000 daycare and preschool centers across the US, UK, Australia, the Netherlands and India.We provide high quality care and education to children aged 0-6 years old.We currently have an opportunity to join us a Center Director. Purpose of the Role:As a Center Director, your job will be to deliver exceptional care and education to our children, and to be the main point of contact our families.To lead a high performing sustainable childcare and education business with a motivated and self-directed team.Key AccountabilitiesKeeping Everyone Safe by continuously improving the practices, policies, processes and behaviours that underpin a safety cultureDesignated Safeguarding Lead for the centerSet the highest standards of behaviour across their setting consistent with the HEART principlesCoach the highest levels of performance from every member of their teamDeliver world class customer service aligned to local customer expectationsEnsure high quality care and education Optimise budgeted ROSDeliver (or exceed) budgeted occupancy levels Have up to date knowledge of early education and childcare quality standards and ensure compliance with these at all times, including sound pedagogical knowledge ensuring staff provide effective teaching and learningDevelop and execute your nursery strategy to outperform people, quality and growth KPI’sAttend client meetings as requiredBenefits for you!Generous holiday pay of 12 days + public holidays (increases every year to a maximum of 27 days + public holidays)Sick/emergency leaveAnnual performance and salary reviewOPD and preventative health checkup – Recent benefit for 2026!Accident insuranceMedical insuranceLife InsuranceGratuityProvident fundPaid maternity leaveChildcare fees paid forService recognition (Gifts and vouchers for your work anniversary)Annual awards eveningAnnual staff outingEmployee appreciation weeksEmployee Assistant Program to support with mental healthTraining and professional development Induction and training for all new startersFinancial support for an early years or childcare qualification up to degree level (subject to terms and conditions)Future Leaders programme (1 year management course)Education and Experience:Minimum of a degree (ideally early childcare or education)Sound/Good commercial acumenPowerful performance coachCollaborative and decisiveAnalytical capabilityPlanning and strategyUncompromising on qualityUp to date knowledge of regulatory requirementsProficiency in MS Office and EnglishBright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.