Step into a role as a Director, Orientation and Development Specialist at Bright Horizons, where in this role, you will lead a team focused on educator development as well as manage all training related to early education teaching & curriculum through orientation to professional development days to asynchronous learning modules and blended learning programs.

We are looking for an individual with dual professional experience and expertise in adult learning/ instructional design and early learning/child development.

We value creative problem-solving, a focus on learner experience, ongoing learning orientation, ability to balance urgency with quality, a disciplined approach to instructional design and measurement, experience leading a learning & development team, strong facilitation skills, and data-informed practices.

• Manage all aspects of a project from proposal stage to completion, ensuring quality processes and products, learner-centered design, implementation and application support, and measurement of outcomes.

• Collaborate with department team leads and provide leadership for department projects and initiatives.

• Design and deliver professional development training content for all platforms and formats, including asynchronous, live virtual, classroom, train-the trainer, etc. and make decisions about what modality best fits outcomes.

• Design and deliver orientation/onboarding programs that positively and measurably impact new employee satisfaction, retention, and job success.

• Follow all IACET standards and contribute to CEU approval and standard assessment processes, if applicable.

• Establish new processes that increase rigor, quality, and disciplined approaches to professional development.

• Coordinate and supervise work of outside vendors involved with project development including the selection, management, and billing of those vendors.

• Understand and apply the levels of learning measurement, design measurement tools and strategies, assess results, and make decisions based on measurement results.

• Design and develop professional development and training programs and resources using instructional design principles, including the ADDIE Model, Bloom's Taxonomy, and the Kirpatrick Model. Design solutions that lead to learning transfer.

• Lead and manage special workgroups or teams, apply systems thinking/approaches, and forge collaborative partnerships with SMEs, other internal teams such as focus groups, and special project teams.

• Lead or contribute to educational and development aspects of conferences including presentation of workshops and other training activities as well as contribute to the team to provide outstanding customer service prior, during and following the event.

• Collaborate with other departments on special projects and initiatives as required. Represent department in related company initiatives.

• Supervise learning & development sr. managers, managers, specialists, coordinators, or interns as needed.

• Represent department and company externally, as needed.

• Maintain a high level of expertise and meet or exceed high level industry standards in adult learning & development and early childhood education.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Degree in adult learning, instructional design, learning & development (or formal certifications) is preferred - Required

• Master's Degree in adult learning, instructional design, learning & development (or formal certifications) - Preferred

• 7 years experience in a professional role primarily responsible for developing and facilitating adult learning and training - Required

• 7 years experience in a professional role primarily responsible for developing and facilitating adult learning and training for early childhood educators - Preferred

• Travel approx.. 8-12x a year (mostly scheduled).

Additional Job Requirements

• Demonstrated high-level of proficiency in facilitation skills, both in -person and virtually.

• Intermediate computer software skills in Microsoft Office applications.

• Expertise in presentation software, to include PowerPoint, but also Canva, Prezi, or other similar tools.

• Extensive experience designing development of in-person, virtual, and asynchronous (online) learning modules.

• Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate, Vyond, and Camtasia.

• Familiarity with models such as Bloom's Taxonomy, Kirkpatrick Model, and ADDIE.

• Strong background in early childhood education is preferred.

• Strong writing skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with AI design tools.

• Experience designing and delivering training to align with multiple state regulations and requirements.

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 $115,000 - $120,000. 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

Deadline to Apply Information:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until June 12, 2025.  

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.