Professional Development Specialist (Remote)

Step into a leadership role as a Professional Development Specialist! at Bright Horizons, where you will primarily be responsible for delivery of virtual learning programs, including, but not limited to orientation and onboarding events for those new to the field, primarily educators. Virtual facilitation includes training delivery, classroom set-up and management, and facilitating flipped learning discussions and assignments. Educator Orientation Partners will also be assigned additional rotating duties including, but not limited to, training design, leading training projects, data management and reporting, on-site training, and managing cohorts of learners.

Location: The position is remote. The ideal candidate resides in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone.

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

• Employee referral bonus program

• Tuition reimbursement program

Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role receive up to: 40 hours of paid sick time per year, 60 hours of paid vacation time per year, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 9 paid holidays annually.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully deliver virtual learning experiences to large groups across time zones. Including, webinar room set-up, manage attendance, effective delivery, facilitate conversation, and support learners.

• Proficiently use virtual learning platforms, troubleshoot basic issues, and create solutions in real time.

• Create an engaging learning experience that ensures learners effectively apply what they have learned and achieve their desired outcomes.

• Monitor and support new educators progress through the orientation and onboarding program. Create a welcoming and supportive experience.

• Facilitate cohort webinars and/or calls, forums, and individual calls with all participants and field leaders.

• Keep records up-to-date, track participant progress, submit data in a timely manner, communicate with field leaders, and contribute to program evaluation.

• Implement training design principles and follow internal adult learning standards to create training materials.

• Organize and facilitate in person trainings, as needed, including new center opening and acquisitions as assigned.

• Build relationships with center leaders, offering support, guidance, and resources.

• Contribute to or lead additional specialist level projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

• BA or BS degree in ECE or closely related field preferred (or AA with education plan to complete in three years) required.

• Three years' experience in early childhood classrooms, experience with teacher supervision or training; prior experience as an early care and education program leader and as a trainer or facilitator required.

• Five years' experience in early childhood classrooms, with at least three years' experience with teacher supervision or training as a program leader, two years experiences as a trainer or facilitator preferred.

• Must have proven ability with online learning and webinars. Proven skill in training design and delivery. Quick learner, flexible skillset, ability to manage multiple projects at once, resourceful and resilient.

• Highly skilled communicator, and intermediate level experience and skill with technology required. Skilled in MS office and MS Teams.

• Excellent organization skills required.

• Experience in Project Management preferred.

• Must be able to set up training rooms and sit at a desk for many hours.

• This role is a remote home team position, with travel up to 25% of the time.

Bring your leadership skills and passion for early childhood education to Bright Horizons, where you'll foster an enriching environment for children, families, and staff. Discover how far your career can take you in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today to explore the possibilities!

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $58,000 - $62,000 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

Deadline to Apply Information:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until January 30th, 2025.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866.

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should 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.