Join Our Team at Bright Beginnings

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Career Path Opportunities

Teacher Assistant

Assists lead teacher in all aspects of the classroom. Understands classroom operations and age group. Ability to lead groups autonomously with supervision. Eager to learn and happy to help.

Lead Teacher

Fully responsible for all aspects of the classroom including curriculum, parent communication, licensing compliance, health & safety, and wellness of students. Detail-oriented. Growth opportunities include new teacher mentor, curriculum development, field trips/guest speakers, social media. Excited and confident in the lead role.

Assistant Director

Supports director in daily operations. Responsible for staff schedules, building classroom inventory, compliance, staff and child paperwork.Mentors new teachers. Desires training for a leadership role and communicates effectively. Multi-tasker and able to flex to different needs. Areas of expertise may include social media, planning family events community outreach.

Program Director

Independent, confident, and able to take the initiative of school operations. Ensures program quality and manages mentor teachers. Excellent communication skills and time management. Competent in all areas of compliance, financial reporting, school policies, staff training, and hiring. Able to handle parent questions and concerns. Ability to convert tours to enrollment successfully. Leadership skills and ability to manage a team of 20+ staff.

Regional Director

10+ years of management experience. Thorough knowledge of company mission, vision, and core values. Excited by a challenge. Executes long-range business plan. Ensures high-quality and knowledgeable directors by consistent tracking of goals and progress. Excellent management and communication skills. Strong understanding of best practices: financial, HR, CRM, and communication platforms, ability to collaboratively solve issues within the school and the larger community. Enjoys building relationships with staff, families, and the community.

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  • “Miss Nancy helped raise our first son, Hayden, and our second son, Bowen. Miss Nancy is a loving caregiver and Bright Beginnings is very fortunate to have her on their team! I strongly recommend Miss Nancy and her colleagues to my friends and family!”

    ——The Tucker Family, Mill Creek

  • “The Bright Beginnings staff became extensions of our family because of their loving and supportive care of 3 of our 4 children! Thank you all!”

    ——The Fialk Family, Crozet

  • “During Kendyl’s time at Bright Beginnings she absolutely loved her teachers, environment, and lessons. As a mother I felt confident in the school as a whole and their ability to care for my daughter, keeps her safe, and of course, teaches her so much!”

    ——- The Ryan Family, Forest Lakes