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
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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 80 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 2/9/2026.

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 [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.