Early Education Program Specialist & Classroom Mentor

KinderCare; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers and support teachers and staff across classrooms. You will lead program implementation and ongoing enhancements, ensuring high-quality educational experiences.

You will spend most of your time in the classroom mentoring teachers, partnering with families, and helping drive enrollment and accreditation goals. Equal opportunity employer.

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 lift 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors
• English communication with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure curriculum is presented as intended and understood by teachers.
• Spends 75% of time in classroom mentoring and modeling for teachers.
• Partner with parents to provide best care and education.
• Train, motivate and lead staff and assist with interviewing and hiring of teachers.
• Support enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals with center staff.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

English proficiency

State Trainer (preferred)

NAEYC knowledge (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers and support teachers and staff across classrooms. You will lead program implementation and ongoing enhancements, ensuring high-quality educational experiences.

You will spend most of your time in the classroom mentoring teachers, partnering with families, and helping drive enrollment and accreditation goals. Equal opportunity employer.