Chief of Staff
Remote
Senior · Full time
Posted a year ago
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What is the estimated salary/compensation range for this role?
Colorado: $122,000-$183,000 New York / California: $144,000-$203,000 Washington: $122,000-$203,000
Our Mission and Opportunity
Early education is one of the greatest determinants of childhood outcomes, is a must for working families, and has lasting social and economic impact. Brightwheel’s vision is to enable high quality early education for every child — by giving teachers meaningfully more time with students each day, engaging parents in the development of their kids, and supporting the small businesses that make up the backbone of the $100 billion early education market. Brightwheel is the most loved technology brand in early education globally, trusted by thousands of educators and millions of families.
 
Our Team
We are a fully remote team with employees across every time zone in the US, and a small hub in Austin. Our team is passionate, talented, and customer-focused. Our exceptional investor group includes Addition, Bessemer Venture Partners, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GGV Capital, Lowercase Capital, Emerson Collective, and Mark Cuban. 
 
We believe that everyone—from our employees to the students, teachers, and administrators we serve— should be given the opportunity to learn and thrive, whatever their background may be. We celebrate diversity in all forms because it allows our team and the communities we serve to reach their full potential and do their best work.
 
Who You Are
We are seeking a Chief of Staff to join the Leadership team at brightwheel. We are entering a new phase of growth as we massively expand our scale & reach in early education, and we need a talented partner to the CEO to help drive performance and execution across the company. We are looking for an analytical + structured thinker that can break down and solve any challenge. You have exceptional collaboration skills and be highly adaptable, with an ability to build trust with folks at all levels. You demonstrate the highest levels of ownership (never say “that’s not my problem”) and show impressive grit in breaking through barriers. You are a clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal. All in all, you can take on anything thrown at you, and always get it done.
 

What You'll Do

  • Enable a highly effective and engaged executive and senior leadership team, via effective facilitation, decision-making, and follow through 
  • Drive highly effective executive and leadership team meetings, and other key meetings for the CEO
  • Quarterback critical communications & messaging for the CEO, ranging from quarterly Board of Directors meeting preparation to monthly company All Hands
  • Own strategic projects aligned with the CEO’s top priorities 
  • Serve as the ultimate utility player for leadership and be a 10x force multiplier
 

Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities

  • 5+ years of experience, ideally with experience in management consulting and/or fast-growing tech
  • Previous operating experience preferred
  • Top-notch critical thinking and analytical skills; can break down complex problems into discrete digestible pieces and drive effective solutions
  • Learns extremely quickly; can understand any challenge and quickly hone in on what matters most
  • Very high EQ and highly adaptable; able to read a room or an audience and adjust the approach to be most effective
  • Able to build deep levels of trust with senior leaders, external partners, and staff at all levels; not afraid to directly challenge on important issues; exceptional listening skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with a crisp, concise, and effective style
  • Low ego with a high degree of ownership; never says “that’s not my job”; resourceful and scrappy 
  • A high degree of grit. Demonstrated ability to break down difficult barriers
  • Owns their own professional development; highly receptive to feedback and eager to get better every day
  • Exemplifies best practices in creating an equitable and inclusive work environment
  • Operates with the highest levels of integrity
 
brightwheel is committed to internal pay equity and offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, equity, and benefits. Our benefits package includes premium medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid parental leave, a flexible paid time off policy, a monthly wellness and productivity stipend, and a Learning & Development stipend.
 
For cash compensation, brightwheel sets standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies.
 
In alignment with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual cash compensation for this role in Colorado is targeted at $147,000-$183,000. In alignment with the New York State Senate Bill S9427A and California State Senate Bill No. 1162, the annual cash compensation for this role in California and New York City is targeted at $173,00-$203,000. In alignment with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the annual cash compensation for this role in Washington is targeted at $147,000-$203,000.
 
Multiple factors, including geographic location, candidate experience, and expertise, determine final offer amounts. If you are applying from a different location and have questions about the compensation band for your region, please ask your recruiter.
 
 
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, age, or veteran status.
Brightwheel
Brightwheel is the first all-in-one software platform for preschools and childcare providers.
Size:  101-250 employees
Funding Level:  Mid-stage Startup
Total Amount Raised:  $88.8 M
Year Founded:  2014
Investors
GGV Capital
Bessemer Venture Partners
Omidyar Network
RRE Ventures
Mark Cuban
Golden Ventures
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