Apply now and explore a highly-rewarding career as an education coordinator. Share your passion for educating young children as you support and inspire teachers to carefully plan curriculum that encourages children to independently explore, discover, and actively learn in an environment that responds to their individual developmental needs and interests using our World at Your Fingertips resources. Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues as part of the center leadership team and enjoy the many unique aspects of teaching young children. At Bright Horizons, one of FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and your own career.
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This center located in Cary, NC serves children infants through school age. It is open from 7AM - 6PM Monday - Friday. The administrative team consists of an Executive Director, Program Director and the Education Coordinator.
Stepping into an education coordinator position at Bright Horizons, you will:
Lead staff in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Serve as a role model to staff, train and guide teachers as they document children's accomplishments.
Ensure staff designs an environment that responds to children's individual developmental levels.
Support families and share resources through discussions, articles, and newsletters.
Serve as a resource for your center through the NAEYC Accreditation process.
Follow all safety and health rules while supervising children at all times
Ensure that staff know the number of children in their group and are maintaining ratios at all times.
Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully with children, parents and staff.
Substitute in classrooms to maintain ratios and gain exposure to other programs, as required.
Implement a primary caregiving system with individual children and their families.
Support organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies.
Continue professional growth through trainings, feedback and reading professional literature.
When you join the Bright Horizons family, you become part of a culture that values unique differences and celebrates the diversity of our children, families, and employees. Our commitment to children extends beyond our centers through our Bright Horizons Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for at-risk children and our Going Green efforts to raise social responsibility awareness about environmental issues and inspire earth-friendly activities.
Our extensive benefits package includes:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k Plan
Tuition reimbursement
CDA training program
Ongoing training through Bright Horizons University — our own online university
Career path
Same sex domestic partner benefits
Auto and home insurance discounts
Real Estate Advantage Program
Commuter benefits
Online shopping discounts
Cell phone discounts
And more!
Requirements
Associate’s degree or Bachelor's in Early Childhood/Child Development required.
Two to four years of professional early childhood education teaching experience required.
Expertise in child development and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Ability to lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to create partnerships with families and staff.
Experience and skill in communication, leadership, organization and supervision.
Experience with the NAEYC Accreditation process strongly preferred.
Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply.
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