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Manager, Education Quality

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Crystal Lake, IL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $72K - $80K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ April 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a Manager, Education Quality. The manager will oversee ECE quality systems and programs across various divisions, focusing on QRIS, accreditation, UPK, and educational licensing. They will guide and coach center staff, maintain expert knowledge, and build relationships with stakeholders while supporting accreditation and other quality initiatives.
 
Highlights 
  • Oversee essential ECE quality systems and programs.
  • Provide support through on-site visits, virtual coaching, and training.
  • Must be skilled in NAEYC accreditation and QRIS systems.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred.
  • At least 5 years in ECE teaching/operations and 3 years in program quality support.
  • Salary ranges between $72,000 - $80,000 annually.
  • Proficiency in project management and data analysis is essential.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) plan.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% is required.

Manager, Education Quality Full Description

Manager, Education Quality

  • Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States of America, 60012
  • Davison, Michigan, United States of America, 48423
  • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America, 46259
Category
Corporate
Job Type
Full time
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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.

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 2/16/25.

Life at Bright Horizons:

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.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please 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.