Classroom-Based Education Program Specialist

KinderCare Education; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Discounts on work necessities (celloph

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in center classrooms. You will develop and lead programs from initial classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements that go above and beyond.

In this role you will spend 75% of your time in the classroom, educating children and mentoring teachers, while partnering with parents to ensure the best care and education.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Approved State Trainer (preferred).
• NAEYC/NAC, and state licensing knowledge (preferred).
• 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.

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

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

State trainer knowledge

NAEYC knowledge

State guidelines

Computer proficiency

Safety awareness

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in center classrooms. You will develop and lead programs from initial classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements that go above and beyond.

In this role you will spend 75% of your time in the classroom, educating children and mentoring teachers, while partnering with parents to ensure the best care and education.