Program Specialist

KinderCare; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Golden, CO seeks a dedicated leader to ensure our world-class curriculum is presented effectively and that teachers can discuss what children are learning. You will spend most of your time in the classroom guiding children and mentoring teachers, while partnering with families to provide top-notch care and education.

You will train and motivate staff, assist with interviewing and hiring, and collaborate with center leadership to achieve enrollment, accreditation, and operational

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers to foster a dynamic play and discovery environment.
• Outstanding customer service skills and effective communication with families.
• Certified State Trainer (preferred) and knowledge of licensing requirements.
• Understanding of NAEYC/NAC standards or state licensing guidelines (preferred).
• Ability to meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Physically able to operate a computer, lift up to 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Capable of safe interaction with children and proactive in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure curriculum is presented as intended and staff can articulate what children learn.
• Spend 75% of time in the classroom educating children and mentoring teachers.
• Partner with parents to support best care and education for children.
• Train, motivate and lead staff and assist center management with interviewing and hiring.
• Support center success by partnering with staff to meet enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Approved State Trainer

NAEYC/NAC knowledge

State licensing knowledge

Meet state guidelines

Physical ability

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Job description

• 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
  

• 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
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• 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, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English