Director, Product Development
Brightseed- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Salary: $142,000 - $209,000 a year Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Fully Remote (US-based)
Early education is a critical determinant of childhood outcomes, essential for working families, and has lasting social and economic impact. Brightwheel's vision is to provide high-quality early education for every child. We achieve this by supporting teachers, engaging parents, and enabling the small businesses that form the backbone of the $175 billion early education industry. Brightwheel is the most loved technology brand in early education, trusted by tens of thousands of providers and millions of educators and families.
Our team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused, embodying our Leadership Principles in our work and culture. We are a fully remote team with employees across all US time zones. Our exceptional investor group includes Addition, Bessemer, Emerson Collective, Lowercase Capital, Mark Cuban, Notable Capital, and others.
You are a strategic operator with a test-and-learn mindset and deep ownership of outcomes. You thrive in ambiguity, applying critical thinking and speed to make progress. You are energized by launching new initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams, and iterating toward what works. You take pride in building from 0–1, balancing vision with detail, and getting things done. You embrace feedback, seek better ways to operate, and lead with curiosity and a bias for action.
We believe in empowering our employees as stakeholders in brightwheel’s success. As an equity holder, your financial upside grows alongside the company’s achievements, offering a truly meaningful and compelling long-term opportunity.
We want our team members and their families to thrive. We support this through:
We are a fully remote company, giving you the flexibility to work from where you thrive. Say goodbye to the commuting hassle and reclaim valuable time for what matters most.
Brightwheel is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
Childcare management software for preschools
Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. The platform simplifies various administrative tasks such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and communication with families, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. Users have reported that 90% of preschools using Brightwheel experience an increase in timely payments, while 95% of administrators and staff note improved communication with families. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the software. Its user-friendly interface and strong customer service set it apart from competitors, making it a top choice in the educational technology market. The goal of Brightwheel is to enhance the efficiency of childcare management and foster better relationships between centers and families.