Careers
We appreciate your interest in joining our team! At Bright Kids, our enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff are united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service in the realms of test preparation and subject tutoring. If you're eager to embark on a journey of professional growth with us, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities we have available and submit your application today. Together, let's make a positive impact on the educational success of our students!
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Part-Time Teacher (Tutoring Services)
Part-Time Teachers support our tutorial operations and engage directly our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and will use their pedagogical knowledge to help students prepare for their exams in a 1:1 setting. This individual will also have the initiative to take on and collaborate on various administrative projects as they arise. Extensive training and ongoing development opportunities provided. Graduate education students preferred, but not required.
NYC Tests Include: Stanford-Binet, AABL, ECAA, CogAT, SCAT, ISEE (Primary and Lower Level), CTP, Common Core ELA/Math, ISEE (Mid- and Upper Level), SSAT, Specialized Middle School, Hunter High School, SHSAT, and more.
Responsibilities
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Working with Pre-K through 8th grade students during in-office sessions
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Researching New York City and nationwide exams
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Greeting clients and discussing a student's progress with his/her parents
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Reviewing and editing session reports
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Other administrative tasks and projects as needed
Essential Skills Required
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Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Education field required
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Teaching/tutoring experience - preferably with younger students
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Excellent communication skills, mature interpersonal style, the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, strong teamwork skills
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Ability to multi-task & work in a fast-paced environment
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IT & PC savvy, as all our systems are electronically-based
Education Assistant (Admin & Tutoring Services)
Education Assistants are in the unique position to see our test preparation process unfold from both the administrative and the tutorial perspectives. The ideal candidate will help to facilitate the distribution of session materials and session feedback, as well as help students prepare for their exams in a 1:1 setting. This individual will also have the initiative to take on and collaborate on various projects as they arise. This is an opportunity to gain extensive administrative and teaching experience in a fun work environment!
NYC Tests Include:
G&T (NNAT/OLSAT), Stanford-Binet, AABL, ECAA, CogAT, SCAT, ISEE (Primary and Lower Level), CTP, Common Core ELA/Math, ISEE (Mid- and Upper Level), SSAT, Specialized Middle School, Hunter High School, SHSAT, and more.
Responsibilities
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Working with Education Coordinators to prepare in-house-created tutoring materials for sessions
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Working with and instructing students during in-office sessions
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Greeting clients and discussing a student's progress with his/her parents
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General office and tutoring room maintenance
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Other administrative tasks and projects as needed
Essential Skills Required
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Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Education field
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Excellent communication skills, mature interpersonal style, and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, strong teamwork skills
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Deep self-motivation and the ability to self-manage
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A strong sense of curiosity and independence that makes you seek out your own answers and try new things first
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Proficiency with Google Team Drives and Chrome
Account Manager (Admin & Client Services)
Our Account Managers support clients directly during their time with us. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the initiative to generate new leads and to introduce potential clients to our array of test preparation services. Additional responsibilities will include helping to facilitate the registration and intake process, and also anticipating and managing client needs throughout the tutoring process. Experience managing high-end clientele with tact and certainty is a must.
Responsibilities
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Create and implement client outreach strategies to ensure ongoing satisfaction of long-term clients
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Coordinate client management efforts with Account Managers and Education Department
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Master product knowledge of offered services, as well as Bright Kids policies and history
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Assist families in the enrollment process by recommending program type, completing registration, identifying best tutors, scheduling sessions, etc.
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Match tutors with students while following and discussing student progress
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Schedule tutoring sessions using our online calendar system
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Attend and participate in various Account Management team meetings and periodic professional development workshops and training
Essential Skills Required
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Bachelor’s degree
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Minimum 2 years experience working in a direct client-facing role in a professional environment
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Demonstrated experience handling client concerns and issues with tact and certainty
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Outstanding administrative, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team, while handling multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
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Ability to manage multiple client situations, needs, and inquiries simultaneously
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Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining interdepartmental working relationships
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IT- and PC-savvy, as all of our systems are electronically-based
Early Elementary School Contract Tutor (Tutoring Services)
Bright Kids, Inc. is presently seeking contract tutors located in the New York City Area. Specifically, we are looking to bring on elementary school teachers to work with students in Pre-K-5th grade students in one-on-one tutoring sessions for admissions and achievement exams. We provide suggested materials and curricula that tutors might require for sessions based on a student's needs as seen on our internal diagnostics. Sessions will be scheduled at our Manhattan location and at clients' homes in all boroughs. The majority of our sessions occur on weekdays from 2:00-7:00pm and on weekends from 9:00-3:00pm.
Services Include:
Kindergarten Readiness, G&T (OLSAT/NNAT2), Stanford-Binet, AABL, ECAA, CogAT, ISEE (Primary and Lower Level), CTP-5, and Common Core ELA/Math.
Responsibilities
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Reviewing a student’s previously written session reports prior to tutoring the student.
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Teaching students in a 1:1 session for 45-90 minutes, primarily on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings, in-office and at-home.
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Discussing a student’s progress with his/her parents/caregivers.
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Writing a detailed report of the session to be sent to parents/caregivers and internal staff. Session reports are also used to generate independent contractor invoices in conjunction with our invoicing system.
Essential Skills Required
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Possession of a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Education
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Master's Degree: Open to traveling to students' homes for sessions, though the majority of our sessions take place at our offices. We currently serve the Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of Northern New Jersey & Long Island
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Minimum 2 years lead classroom teaching experience
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Extremely polished, presentable, & possess exceptionally strong oral & written communication skills
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Punctual & reliable
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IT savvy. All of our systems are online-based!
Middle & High School Contract Tutor (Tutoring Services)
Bright Kids, Inc. is presently seeking contract tutors located in the New York City Area. Specifically, we are looking to bring on middle and high school teachers to work with students from 5th grade and up in 1:1 tutoring sessions for admissions and achievement exams. Experience with key subjects such as algebra, trigonometry as well as tests like ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT is a plus. We provide suggested materials and curricula that tutors might require for sessions based on a student's needs as seen on our internal diagnostics. Sessions will be scheduled at our 3 Manhattan locations and at clients' homes in all boroughs. The majority of our sessions occur on weekdays from 2:00-7:00pm and on weekends from 9:00-3:00pm.
Services Include:
Hunter High School, Anderson Middle School, CogAT, Common Core, ISEE, SSAT, CTP-5 and ITBS.
Responsibilities
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Reviewing a student’s previously written session reports prior to tutoring the student.
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Teaching students in a 1:1 session for 45-90 minutes, primarily on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings, in-office and at-home.
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Discussing a student’s progress with his/her parents/caregivers.
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Writing a detailed report of the session to be sent to parents/caregivers and internal staff. Session reports are also used to generate independent contractor invoices in conjunction with our invoicing system.
Essential Skills Required
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Possession of a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Education
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Master's Degree: Open to traveling to students' homes for sessions, though the majority of our sessions take place at our offices. We currently serve the Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of Northern New Jersey & Long Island
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Minimum 2 years lead classroom teaching experience
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Extremely polished, presentable, & possess exceptionally strong oral & written communication skills
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Punctual & reliable
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IT savvy. All of our systems are online-based!