Child Care Program Manager

Early Childhood Program Manager

If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for shaping the future of early childhood education, apply to join our team as Early Childhood Program Manager. You'll lead and mentor teaching teams, model best practices, and inspire educators to excel in the classroom daily. You'll play a pivotal role at Bright Horizons at Brookfield Academy Troy and our mission to nurture young minds!

Responsibilities:

• Train and guide educators as they develop and implement daily schedules and lesson plans consistent with our mission and national standards

• Serves as a role model for teaching staff by demonstrating effective techniques to build and maintain strong partnerships with parents.

• Foster positive, professional, and respectful relationships with colleagues, families, and staff

Qualifications:

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

• CDA with an educational plan to complete an associate degree within 5 years is required

• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or related field is preferred

• At least two years of professional teaching experience is required

• Leadership experience is 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 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.

• Must meet state, federal and Bright Horizons' guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.

• Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements. Must respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

• Must demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.

• Must be able to frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds. Occasionally lift, hold or move weight more than 40 lbs.

Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $43,000 - $50,000 / 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.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $1,250.00 Full Time or $750.00 Part Time payable upon 100 days of employment.

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 Program

• Child Care Discount (subject to space availability)

• Career development opportunities and free college degrees (for you and your teachers) through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Compensation: $43,000 - $50,000 per year

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.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us atbhrecruit@brighthorizons.comor 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 - EnglishandEEO - Spanishalong with information on theFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)andEmployee 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 orbhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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.