Early Childhood Instructional Coach

About the role

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 at our Cornell University Child Care Cente r.

Responsibilities

Lead a team to implement 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: Minimum of 9 credits in related college-level early education course work or CDA 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 Bring your leadership skills and passion for early childhood education to Bright Horizons, and be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed.

• We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways.
• We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you.
• At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.
• Physical

Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

If hired, you will 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/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 (e.g., covering employee breaks or unscheduled absences).

This position requires in-person work in the Ithaca, NY area.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is starting at $62,5355 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.

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 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).