Manager, Education Quality

The Manager, Education Quality will oversee essential ECE quality systems and programs in designated geographies or divisions, including QRIS, accreditation, UPK, and educational licensing requirements. With a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and Bright Horizons' specific curriculum, assessment, and teaching expectations, they will provide guidance and coaching to center staff in their assigned divisions. Additionally, they will build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders.

This position is hybrid in Illinois.

What you will be doing in this role:

• Provide direct and differentiated support to centers in assigned division(s) including but not limited to on-site visits, virtual coaching, live or virtual training, and resource development.  

• Mentor, train, and coach ECE educators responsible for education programs and implementation.

• Support the NAEYC accreditation process for all centers in assigned division(s). Maintain expert level knowledge of accreditation systems and criteria, particularly NAEYC. 

• Maintain expert level knowledge on QRIS systems in all states in assigned geographies, as well as licensing criterion related to education and development.

• In partnership with the Curriculum and Assessment team, support UPK initiatives, anticipating and responding to requirements and ensuring program compliance.

• Support state specific priorities and projects.

• Build and sustain internal and external partnerships.

• Contribute to company ECE policy engagement efforts.

• Work in close partnership with all other Education & Development departments and other BH departments providing direct support to centers. 

• Keep abreast of educational trends and research and integrate this knowledge into work.

• Serve as a point of contact and representative for the education & development department in assigned divisions or geographies.

What we hope you will bring to this role:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, master’s preferred.

• At least 5 years in ECE teaching and/or operations and at least 3 years’ experience in supporting program quality efforts.

• Strong background in early childhood pedagogy and expertise with NAEYC accreditation and national QRIS.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent organizational skills, including developing systems.

• Proven ability to collect and analyze data.

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.  

• Must be an effective and proven project manager.

• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

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

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $72,000 - $80,000 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 4/28/25.