Center: Storrs, CT
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $18 - $20.50 hourly
No evenings or weekends!
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
What will you be doing?
As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
Center: Storrs
Job Type: Full-Time
No evenings or weekends!
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
No classroom experience? That’s okay – we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!
What will you be doing?
As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
Job Title:
New Site Development Specialist
About BrightPath Kids / Busy Bees
BrightPath Kids, part of the Busy Bees global family, operates childcare centers across the United States and Canada. We are committed to providing exceptional early childhood education in safe, nurturing environments and giving children the best start in life. We are equally committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact every day.
Position Overview
The New Site Development Specialist is a key member of the development team, supporting the company’s expansion strategy across the United States. This role is responsible for market research, board presentation compilation, site tracking, reporting, and cross-functional coordination to support new site development activities.
Working closely with the Head of Development, financial analysts, and internal stakeholders, this position helps bring structure, accuracy, and consistency to a growing pipeline of development projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct market research for proposed new sites, including demographics and competitor analysis
• Support site appraisal activities through research, data gathering, and analysis
• Own the compilation of board-level presentation decks and supporting materials
• Prepare reports, trackers, summaries, and other documentation to support development activity
• Update and maintain site tracking and reporting tools
• Coordinate meetings, follow-up items, and communication across development workstreams
• Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support project progress and information flow
• Maintain organized documentation and support efficient administrative processes across the team
Education & Experience
• Associate degree in Business, English, Writing, or a related field, or equivalent experience required
• 2+ years of experience in an administrative, project coordination, development support, or similar business support role
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, and professional documentation in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with real estate and financial models is an asset
Skills & Competencies
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with financial, numerical, and research-based data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to work effectively within project tracking, reporting, and document management systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Why Join Us?
We are dedicated to giving children the best start in life, and you’ll be part of that purpose every day. We offer:
• An award-winning culture where your contributions matter
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Childcare discounts
• A workplace where you are truly valued
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected status.
Read LessCenter: Storrs, CT
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $18 - $20.50 hourly
No evenings or weekends!
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
What will you be doing?
As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
Job Type: Full-Time
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath kids! As a proud member of Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath today!
What will you be doing?
Top Reasons to join Busy Bee's:
• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of relevant experience required
• Proficient in facilities disciplines and total site responsibilities
• Budget-minded and customer service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Willingness to increase knowledge in the field and stay up to date on new processes and systems
• Flexibility in schedule to occasionally complete tasks outside of normal business hours
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
