Instructional Coach

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is seeking an Early Childhood Instructional Coach in Baltimore, MD. This role involves leading a team to implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum and mentoring teachers to achieve their full potential.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in child development, a CDA, and at least three years of teaching experience in quality child care settings. Join us to make a meaningful impact on young children's lives!

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.
• At least three years of professional experience teaching in childcare.
• Experience in a NAEYC-accredited center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality curriculum.
• Assess and enhance program implementation.
• Mentor new teachers and communicate with families.

Skills

Child development expertise

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

CDA with plan for associate degree

Associate or higher degree in early childhood education

Job description

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!

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!

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 an 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.

Physical Requirements

This is a leadership role that requires work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide center supervision, curriculum delivery, business management, and customer and client services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

This role has a mixture of duties including office, computer and phone based work, in‑person supervision of care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the center, family/prospective family interactions which may take place in various areas of the center, and the ability to temporarily serve as a supervising caregiver for relatively brief periods of time on an as‑needed basis.

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 $47,000 and $53,000 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.