Program Specialist at Dublin KinderCare

KinderCare Learning Companies; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 31,133 - 39,261; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist to enhance educational programs in Dublin, California. The role involves developing and leading programs while mentoring staff and partnering with families to ensure quality care and education.

Responsibilities include training teachers, engaging with children, and maximizing center success through collaboration. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and the ability to build relationships.

Benefits include discounted childcare, medical coverage, and wellness programs, ensuring support for your entire family.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Preferred: Approved State Trainer.
• Preferred: Knowledge of NAEYC/NAC and state licensing.
• Must meet state-specific guidelines.
• Physically capable of lifting 40 pounds and engaging with children.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure curriculum is delivered properly and support teachers.
• Spend majority of time educating and mentoring children.
• Collaborate with parents to enhance children's education.
• Lead and train staff while assisting with hiring.
• Work with center management to achieve operational goals.

Skills

Customer service skills

Relationship building

Curriculum knowledge

Physical ability to engage with children

Job description

Program Specialist

The Program Specialist role may be for you! Program Specialists play a special role in bringing our unique curriculum to life in our centers. As a Program Specialist, you’ll develop and lead programs from implementation in our classrooms to ongoing enhancements meant to go above and beyond.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Range of pay $22.60 - $28.50 Hourly

In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed.

Benefits

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child‑care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

EEO Statement

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.