Early Learning Curriculum & Teacher Coach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers, leading programs from classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements. You will spend most of your time in classrooms, mentoring teachers and modeling effective instructional practices for young learners.

You will partner with families and center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals while training and guiding center personnel.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers, creating a dynamic environment for play and discovery.
• 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.
• 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 compliance

Computer literacy

Lift 40 pounds

Engage with children

English proficiency

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers, leading programs from classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements. You will spend most of your time in classrooms, mentoring teachers and modeling effective instructional practices for young learners.

You will partner with families and center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals while training and guiding center personnel.