Early Education Program Leader & Classroom Coach

KinderCare Education LLC in; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs, PTO

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist for our Lake Cook location (Finance). You will implement our world-class curriculum in classrooms, mentor teachers, and partner with parents to provide high-quality care.

The role emphasizes spending 75% of time in the classroom, supporting enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals, and collaborating with center leadership. The position offers the opportunity to impact children's learning in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers.
• 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.
• 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

Approved State Trainer

NAEYC/NAC knowledge

State licensing knowledge

State guidelines

Computer basics

Lifting 40 pounds

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist for our Lake Cook location (Finance). You will implement our world-class curriculum in classrooms, mentor teachers, and partner with parents to provide high-quality care.

The role emphasizes spending 75% of time in the classroom, supporting enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals, and collaborating with center leadership. The position offers the opportunity to impact children's learning in a supportive team.