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.
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
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $75,000 – $85,000 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:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
- Tuition assistance and education coaching
- Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
- Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness
Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 120 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).
Deadline to Apply:
This posting is anticipated to remain open until 2/27/2026.
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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
