Parent Educator

Bright Horizons; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an innovative organization dedicated to enriching the lives of families through education and support. As a Parent Educator, you will create and present engaging webinars and workshops aimed at empowering parents and caregivers of young children. This role offers the opportunity to research important child development topics and develop valuable resources that make a real difference in the community. With a flexible remote work environment, you will collaborate with a passionate team committed to fostering growth and learning. If you're driven by a desire to support families and enhance early childhood education, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in family studies, child development, or related field required.
• 3 years experience in developing and facilitating adult learning and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate webinars and workshops for parents and caregivers.
• Research child development topics and write parent-facing articles.

Skills

Public Speaking

Writing

Editing

Child Development Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Family Studies

Master's Degree in Child Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Step into a role as a Parent Educator at Bright Horizons where you will produce and present parenting webinars and workshops for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-8 years-old, and aid in the creation of resources (articles, scripts) related to child development and general parenting support. With a strong understanding of child development and early education theory, you will create parenting support resources that are empathy-driven, solution-oriented, and research-based. Additionally, some skills/experience/background with developmental delays and special needs is preferred.

This is a remote role working from the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone.

This position is Part-Time at approximately 20 hours a week.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

Depending on the line of business, the position may perform some or all of the below functions:

Develop, produce, and facilitate large and small-scale live and pre-recorded events including workshops and webinars to Bright Horizons parents and caregivers.

Research child development topics to support development of family-facing content

Write and editing parent-facing articles

This position will work with other members of the Education & Development department and may also serve as a contributor on other team and department projects.

Facilitate in person and virtual events. Some travel may be required for in-person events.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field: family studies, child development, psychology, education, social work - Required

Master’s degree preferred in related field: family studies, child development, psychology, education, social work;

3 years Past experience in developing and facilitating adult learning and training - Required

Additional Job Requirements

Demonstrated public speaking skills in live, in-person, and virtual spaces

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Basic computer software skills in Microsoft Office applications

Background in early childhood education

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly starting salary for this position is $34/hr. 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.

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Deadline to Apply Information:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until May 8, 2025.

Compensation: $34/hr

Step into a role as a Parent Educator at Bright Horizons where you will produce and present parenting webinars and workshops for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-8 years-old, and aid in the creation of resources (articles, scripts) related to child development and general parenting support. With a strong understanding of child development and early education theory, you will create parenting support resources that are empathy-driven, solution-oriented, and research-based. Additionally, some skills/experience/background with developmental delays and special needs is preferred.

This is a remote role working from the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone.

This position is Part-Time at approximately 20 hours a week.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

Depending on the line of business, the position may perform some or all of the below functions:

• Develop, produce, and facilitate large and small-scale live and pre-recorded events including workshops and webinars to Bright Horizons parents and caregivers.

• Research child development topics to support development of family-facing content

• Write and editing parent-facing articles

• This position will work with other members of the Education & Development department and may also serve as a contributor on other team and department projects.

• Facilitate in person and virtual events. Some travel may be required for in-person events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field: family studies, child development, psychology, education, social work - Required

• Master’s degree preferred in related field: family studies, child development, psychology, education, social work;

• 3 years Past experience in developing and facilitating adult learning and training - Required

Additional Job Requirements

• Demonstrated public speaking skills in live, in-person, and virtual spaces

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

• Basic computer software skills in Microsoft Office applications

• Background in early childhood education

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly starting salary for this position is $34/hr. 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

Deadline to Apply Information:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until May 8, 2025.

Compensation: $34/hr

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

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.

About the company

Bright Horizons is a United States–based child-care provider and is the largest provider of employer-sponsored child care.