Learning and Development Specialist - Newton, MA

The Learning and Development Specialist will contribute to professional development and training projects and provide support for implementation and application.

This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters.

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:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Other qualifications include eLearning design acumen; Must have intermediate MS Office skills and be able to learn new technologies; and the 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

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $60,000 – $70,000 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 hour