Early Childhood Instructional Coach

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 70,500 - 88,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities and a

free college degrees through Horizons'

Job summary

Bright Horizons Foster City is seeking an Early Childhood Instructional Coach to empower teachers with resources, support, and professional development. You will guide curriculum implementation and help staff grow in best practices to nurture young learners every day.

The role requires a CDA with a plan to complete an associate degree or higher in early childhood education, at least three years of teaching experience, and a collaborative approach to working with families and the teaching team.

Qualifications

• CDA with an educational plan to complete associate degree is required.
• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field is preferred.
• At least three years of professional experience teaching in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required.
• Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our philosophy and anti-bias education.
• Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation.
• Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team.

Skills

Curriculum development

Team leadership

Family communication

Mentoring teachers

Education

CDA with educational plan to complete associate degree

Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development

Experience in NAEYC-accredited center

Job description

Early Childhood Instructional Coach Foster City, CA

Join our team as an Early Childhood Instructional Coach and empower teachers to succeed with the resources, support, and professional development they need. Your expertise in child development and early education will inspire and motivate your team to excel in the classroom daily. Become a pivotal part of our mission to nurture young minds and make a lasting impact at Bright Horizons!

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our philosophy and anti-bias education
• Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation
• Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team

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 associate degree is required
• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field is preferred
• At least three years of professional experience teaching in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
• Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is preferred

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $70,500 - $88,125. 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
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees (for you and your teachers) through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title -you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

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 [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.