Education Program Specialist — Classroom Leader & Mentor

Kcecareers; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance program

Health & wellness programs

Paid time off

Work discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers, lead programming from implementation to ongoing enhancements, and support teachers and parents in delivering high-quality early childhood education.

You will spend substantial time in classrooms, mentoring teachers, and collaborating with center leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals. The role emphasizes relationship-building and hands-on program leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong 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, 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 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

Licensing knowledge

State guidelines

Computer use

Lifting 40 lbs

Indoor/outdoor work

English proficiency

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers, lead programming from implementation to ongoing enhancements, and support teachers and parents in delivering high-quality early childhood education.

You will spend substantial time in classrooms, mentoring teachers, and collaborating with center leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals. The role emphasizes relationship-building and hands-on program leadership.