Program Specialist at John Humphrey Drive KinderCare

KinderCare; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Orland Park, IL is seeking a dedicated classroom-focused teacher leader. You will ensure the world-class curriculum is presented clearly and that teachers can discuss what children are learning, while spending most of your time directly with children and guiding fellow staff.

You will partner with families to provide exceptional care and education. The role involves mentoring teachers, assisting with interviewing and hiring, and collaborating with center leadership to achieve

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and foster a play-and-discovery environment.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Approved State Trainer (preferred).
• NAEYC/NAC knowledge and state licensing familiarity (preferred).
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.
• Physical ability to use a computer, lift 40 pounds, indoors or outdoors.
• Able to maintain safe engagement with children through posture and activity.
• Read, write, and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure curriculum is presented as intended and can be explained to staff.
• Spend 75% of time in classroom educating children and mentoring teachers.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education.
• Train, motivate and lead staff; assist with interviewing and hiring.
• Support center success by partnering with staff to meet enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

State Trainer

Licensing knowledge

State guidelines

Physical ability

English communication

English literacy

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