Bright Horizons · 9 hours ago
Learning and Development Specialist - Newton, MA
Newton Massachusetts 02459
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expBright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home. The Learning and Development Specialist will contribute to professional development and training projects, ensuring quality assurance and application support while coordinating logistics for training initiatives.
E-LearningEdTechEducationHealth Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to the overall strategy and innovation in the assigned team about how professional development and training can impact company and department goals
Contribute to multiple aspects of a project from proposal stage to production ensuring quality assurance, usability, implementation and application support, and outcomes are met
Coordinate logistics for training initiatives and serve in a producer role when necessary
Understand and monitor IACET standards compliance
Contribute to the design of professional development and training programs and resources using instructional design principles, the ADDIE or SAM model, and using a variety of delivery methods such as instructor led workshops, computer based training and enhanced PowerPoint materials
Collect and track training need information including field requests, state requirements, and Bright Horizons requirements
Contribute to review, revision, and curation of current professional development and training materials
Understand the levels of learning measurement, contribute to the design of measurement tools and strategies, assess results, and make recommendations based on measurement results
Effectively use eLearning software tools such as: Prezi, Camtasia, Articulate, and video production/ editing software
Assist with logistical aspects of internal conferences and produce department training webinars
Contribute to the development of training tools and job aids to help trainers/facilitators increase acumen and impact
Collaborate with other departments on special projects and initiatives as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Learning & Development or related field
3 years in a role designing and developing adult learning projects/ programs and training
Must be willing to travel up to 6x a year
At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position
Preferred
eLearning design acumen
Must have intermediate MS Office skills and be able to learn new technologies
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Project management experience required
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, including developing systems
Early childhood education experience or knowledge is desirable
Benefits
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
Company
Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons provides education and child care to fit the way people learn, live and work today.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.43B2025-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2018-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $390.88M
2017-11-09Post Ipo Secondary· $262.5M
Leadership Team
Kara Conley
Vice President, Care Delivery
Recent News
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