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Elementary School Assistant Principal

Bright Horizons
Philadelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Mar 2026
💰 $155,000/yr($145,000/yr$155,000/yr)

About the role

Elementary School Principal, Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons

The Assistant Principal at Chestnut Hill Academy is responsible for fostering an environment that allows children, their families, and the staff to develop to their full potential. The Assistant Principal is accountable for school operation that exceeds local state and district criteria and incorporates Bright Horizons Family Solutions’ mission, organizational goals, values, philosophies and policies, and development of positive relationships with parents, children, families, and Client.

Responsibilities:

Assistant Principals are encouraged to delegate responsibilities as is appropriate. Assistant Principal will review important decisions with the Principal, Head of Schools and be responsive to the requirements of the Corporate Office.

Assistant Principal will model exemplary employee behavior. You will have numerous professional growth opportunities as Assistant Principals are trained in all areas of Principal responsibility and assume these responsibilities in their absence.  By providing leadership, training and guidance, you will ensure the teaching team provides a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.

Qualifications:

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

  • Must have a valid WA state teaching certificate, required
  • Must have a valid WA state administrators certificate, required
  • BA/MA in Elementary Education, Education Leadership, required
  • Demonstrated knowledge and 5 years of experience in an elementary school setting, highly preferred

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 - $155,000 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
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 64 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).

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 indiv

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