Early Childhood Program Specialist: Teach, Lead & Inspire

KinderCare Education; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities such as

Job summary

KinderCare Education is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers. You will lead programs from classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements, ensuring teachers can articulate what children are learning and why it matters.

You’ll spend most of your time in the classroom, mentoring teachers, partnering with families, and supporting center leadership to drive enrollment and quality outcomes. Join a team dedicated to early childhood excellence.

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.
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• 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

English communication

Classroom mentoring

Interviewing & hiring support

Job description

KinderCare Education is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers. You will lead programs from classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements, ensuring teachers can articulate what children are learning and why it matters.

You’ll spend most of your time in the classroom, mentoring teachers, partnering with families, and supporting center leadership to drive enrollment and quality outcomes. Join a team dedicated to early childhood excellence.