About the position
At KinderCare Learning Companies, we are dedicated to shaping the future of early childhood education. As a Program Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and enhancing our world-class curriculum across our centers. This position is not just about teaching; it’s about mentoring and supporting our teachers, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to deliver high-quality educational programs. You will spend 75% of your time in the classroom, directly engaging with children and modeling best practices for our educators. Your work will directly impact the lives of young learners and their families, making it a rewarding and fulfilling career choice. In this role, you will partner with parents and center staff to create a dynamic learning environment where play and discovery are at the forefront. You will be responsible for training and motivating staff, assisting in the hiring process, and collaborating with center management to achieve operational goals. Your ability to build relationships with families and coworkers will be essential in fostering a supportive community that prioritizes the education and care of children. You will also be tasked with ensuring that our curriculum is presented as intended, allowing children to thrive in their learning journey. As we expand our reach across the country, we are looking for passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children. If you are ready to join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in early childhood education, the Program Specialist position at KinderCare Learning Companies may be the perfect fit for you.
Responsibilities
- Ensure our world-class curriculum is presented as intended and that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning
- Spend 75% of your time in the classroom, educating children and mentoring and modeling for teachers
- Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
- Train, motivate and lead staff and assist center management with interviewing and hiring of teachers
- Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives
Requirements
- Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Meet state specific guidelines for the role
- Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
- Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
- Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
Nice-to-haves
- Approved State Trainer (preferred)
- NAEYC/NAC, and state licensing knowledge (preferred)
Benefits
- Starting rate of pay is $19.00/hour
- Robust tenure-based pay model that begins at 1 year of service for qualified individuals
- Discounted child care benefits for employees' families
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families (including pets)
- Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
- Access to health and wellness programs
- Paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
