Pre-K Program Coordinator: Elevate Early Learning

KinderCare Education LLC; Edgewood (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; 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

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Program Coordinator to ensure Pre-K classrooms meet grant and regulatory standards while supporting enrollment and family engagement.

The role coordinates assessments, screenings, enrollment processes, and documentation, partnering with center leadership to minimize administrative burden and drive quality across sites.

This position offers meaningful work with families, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including discounted child care and health plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate required classroom quality observations in accordance with program requirements, including scheduling, assessor coordination, preparation, and documentation.
• Review classroom observation results in partnership with leadership and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of continuous quality improvement plans.
• Coordinate required child health and developmental screenings (vision, hearing, speech/language, general health, and physical development) with contracted providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of screenings and support families in understanding results and accessing follow-up services as needed.
• Develop and implement family engagement initiatives, including parenting education workshops and family events aligned with school readiness goals.
• Support orientation for new Pre-K families to promote a positive program experience.
• Collaborate with internal partners to plan and execute engagement activities that strengthen family participation and retention.
• Support teachers in preparing parent-teacher conferences, including organizing assessment information and family communications.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to assessments, screenings, family engagement, and grant-required activities.
• Ensure adherence to Pre-K grant requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure lesson plans align with grant expectations and program standards.
• Partner with the Government Funding Program Administrator (GFPA) to support reporting timelines, documentation, and grant-related purchasing.
• Support enrollment efforts, including managing Pre-K enrollment in the center management system (CMS), assisting with tours for prospective families, and promoting program retention.
• Monitor program communications to ensure timely and accurate information is shared with families and staff.
• Maintain staff and child file compliance in preparation for audits, monitoring visits, and annual reviews.
• Oversee daily attendance tracking and reporting, as applicable, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Center Director and leadership team to support successful program implementation and overall Pre-K performance.
• Other Pre-K Support duties as assigned.

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Program Coordinator to ensure Pre-K classrooms meet grant and regulatory standards while supporting enrollment and family engagement.

The role coordinates assessments, screenings, enrollment processes, and documentation, partnering with center leadership to minimize administrative burden and drive quality across sites.

This position offers meaningful work with families, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including discounted child care and health plans.