Educational Quality Manager - Remote

Bright Horizons Family Solutions•Newton, MA

5h•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

The Educational Quality Manager is a member of the education and quality team, supporting initiatives related to education quality such as center accreditation, QRIS compliance, and the effective use of internal and external evaluation tools. The Educational Quality Manager will also contribute to efforts aimed at improving the adoption and implementation of internal programs, curriculum, and expectations. As a member of the team they must be able to work as part of a remote team with shared goals and processes while acting independently to support programs and manage initiatives. This is a Remote position available in the United States, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone. Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Requirements

5 years Leading an accredited early childhood program and maintaining standards or a member of an education quality team
Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field (5 additional years of the experience labelled above would be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree)
Must be willing to travel. Travel up to 30% and occasionally unpredictable
At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Successful experience supporting multiple centers across geographies through quality initiatives
Strong background in early childhood pedagogy experience leading a program(s) through NAEYC accreditation
Working knowledge of national accreditation processes and QRIS
Experience coaching or mentoring programs through quality processes
Experience with data-informed decision making and problem solving
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 able to balance quality and urgency
Must have proven facilitation skills

Responsibilities

Be an expert on NAEYC accreditation processes and identified quality rating and improvement systems
Maintain expert level knowledge on QRIS systems in all states we operate in, as well as licensing criterion related to education and development
Support quality aspects of UPK initiatives, anticipating and responding to requirements and ensuring program compliance
Serve as a change agent using a variety of methods to improve adoption and fidelity of key education programs, resources, and initiatives
Be an expert on all internal and external quality measurement tools and contribute to projects improving field’s effective use of tools
Have a high-level of understanding of Discovery Driven Learning program, expectations, and all related resources
In partnership with department training teams, build educator and program leader knowledge and skills through communication, support, resource development and other identified methods
Take initiative to identify problems, propose solutions, and act with urgency; continuously support ongoing quality improvement processes and practices
Provide increased support, on-site and virtual, to identified centers with critical needs
Contribute to education and quality initiatives, projects, and pilots as assigned
Meet all evaluation, measurement, and reporting expectations
Keep abreast of educational trends and research and integrates this knowledge into work
Facilitate virtual or in-person training, as assigned
Build and sustain relevant internal and external partnerships