Manager Orientation and Development

Newton, Massachusetts

Bright Horizons Children's Centers
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We're hiring a Manager, Orientation and Development.

The Manager, Orientation and Development will develop and manage orientation, and professional development and resources related to educational leadership for center/school leaders and teachers.

This position is remote.

What you will be doing in this role:
  • Primary function is to manage, develop, and revise orientation and development materials, programs, and resources for center leadership and employees. This position will work with other members of the Education & Development department, specifically the Educational Leadership team. This position will have responsibility for some programs and also serve as a contributor on other team and department projects.
  • Think strategically and be innovative about how professional development, orientation, and training can contribute to company and department goals.
  • Manage all aspects of a project from proposal stage to production ensuring quality assurance, usability, implementation and application support, and outcomes are met.
  • Participate in the development of materials and resources, including, but not limited to webinars, asynchronous training, and job aids.
  • Understand and follow all IACET standards and contribute to CEU approval and standard assessment process.
  • Coordinate work of outside vendors involved with project development including the selection, management, and billing of those vendors.
  • Use needs assessment methods as needed to analyze the learning needs of the field and determine most effective learning interventions. Design solutions that lead to learning transfer.
  • Understand the levels of 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, the ADDIE or SAM model, and using a variety of delivery methods such as instructor led workshops, computer based training, and enhanced PowerPoint materials.
  • Coordinate and manage the development process with the curriculum and education team, SMEs, other internal teams such as focus groups, and special project teams. This includes all communications with team members, determining goals, timelines and deliverables.
  • Assist with 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. Supervise learning & development specialists, coordinators, or interns as needed.
What we hope you will bring to this role:
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 5 years of experiencein developing and facilitating adult learning and training
Additional Job Requirements
  • Demonstrated training facilitation skills
  • Basic computer software skills in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong background in early childhood education with early childhood leadership experience, director at minimum;
  • Strong writing skills; and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Elearning and webinar facilitation experience is preferred.
  • This position requires travel up to ten times a year.
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000.

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons: Our home office employees support all facets of our business - and no matter which department you join, you'll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you'll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.

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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).

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Date Posted: 03 November 2024
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