Curriculum and Training Specialist

brightmontacademy; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightmont Academy in Naperville is seeking a Training Specialist to design, deliver, and elevate engaging training programs for our growing team. You will lead instructor orientation, develop digital modules, and coach staff on our systems and processes.

This role emphasizes collaboration with campus teams, building best practices, and maintaining accurate training records while promoting Brightmont's mission and brand across all training materials.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience delivering impactful adult professional development.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Delivers engaging synchronous training and coaching that inspires, develops, and empowers instructors and administrative staff with deep knowledge of our systems and procedures.
• Fosters a collaborative culture, builds relationships with campus teams, and aligns actions with Brightmont's mission and values.
• Acts as the go-to resource, answers campus questions, navigates escalations, and provides consistent support.
• Audits course folders and captures insights to reinforce best practices.
• Maintains highly organized databases, files, and records with accuracy and consistency.
• Designs asynchronous "mini" e-learning modules and other instructional materials to meet staff needs and drive strategic initiatives.
• Identifies future training needs and helps design new curricula.
• Champions brand consistency across all content, ensuring polished, professional materials aligned with Brightmont's look and feel.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive information and interactions.
• Supports curriculum managers during peak seasons and can work from a Brightmont school when needed.

Skills

Adult professional development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

Ignite Learning as Our Next Training Specialist!

Ready to make a real difference in education? At Brightmont Academy, we’re redefining learning through personalized, one-on-one instruction. As a dynamic and expanding school system, we’re continually growing our family of passionate educators, and that’s whereyoucome in!

Our incredible Training Team is the heart of our success, providing everything from exciting new instructor orientation to cutting‑edge professional development. We empower our teachers and support staff with mastery of digital courseware, Google tools, innovative instructional strategies, and seamless course management. We’re all about flexibility and adapting to our rapid growth, ensuring our team always has the skills they need.

Our typical training hours are Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Plus, to keep our hybrid training, observations, and team meetings smooth, you’ll need to live within a 20-minute drive of a Brightmont school.

Your Mission as a Training Specialist:

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape learning! As our Training Specialist, you’ll be instrumental in designing, delivering, and elevating engaging training programs that directly fuel our team’s growth and our strategic vision.

You'll be the expert who:

• Delivers captivating, synchronous training and coaching that truly inspires, develops, and empowers our instructors and administrative assistants with deep knowledge of our systems and procedures.

• Fosters a vibrant, collaborative culture, building strong, positive relationships with our campus teams, and ensuring every action aligns with Brightmont's inspiring mission and values.

• Becomes the go‑to resource, answering campus questions, skillfully navigating escalations, and providing unwavering support.

• Uncovers and organizes invaluable insights by auditing course folders, transforming experiential knowledge into reinforced best practices.

• Maintains impeccable, highly organized databases, files, and records, diligently verifying accuracy, resolving any discrepancies, and ensuring every detail is perfect.

• Craft engaging asynchronous "mini" e‑learning modules and other creative instructional materials that meet unique staff needs and drive our strategic initiatives forward.

• Proactively identifies future training needs, helping to design and build exciting new curricula.

• Champions our brand, ensuring all content is polished, professional, and perfectly aligned with Brightmont's distinctive look and feel.

• Embodies integrity, acting with the utmost professionalism, discretion, and compliance in all interactions and with all sensitive information.

• Demonstrates profound awareness and respect for every individual's adult learning style and diverse background.

• Is a flexible team player, ready to support curriculum managers during our busiest seasons and willing to work from a Brightmont school when the team needs you most.

What Makes You a Perfect Fit:

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree

• K-12 education experience is a fantastic bonus!

• 5 years of experience delivering impactful adult professional development

• You’re a whiz with Google Workspace, computer systems, and Excel spreadsheets.

Your Superpowers Include:

• Being a proactive self-starter who thrives independentlyandas part of a winning team.

• Next‑level organizational, planning, and project management skills, effortlessly prioritizing multiple tasks with a laser focus on detail and accuracy.

• Exceptional communication skills, both spoken and written, with the ability to facilitate dynamic meetings and deliver compelling presentations.

• A sharp, critical mind, capable of innovative problem‑solving, and an insatiable curiosity for learning new things!

Who is Brightmont Academy?

Brightmont Academy is a fully accredited private K-12 system, revolutionizing education with our powerful one-to-one instruction model. Our vision is ambitious: to empower every student to unlock their full academic potential, preparing them not only for college but also for thriving careers and a lifetime of success.

For over 25 incredible years, with campuses stretching nationwide, Brightmont has been the proud launchpad for students, building their confidence, sharpening their skills, and helping them achieve their biggest dreams. Join us in making the world a better place.

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