Program Specialist: Classroom Leader & Curriculum Mentor

KinderCare Education; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 Education is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our unique curriculum to life in our centers. You will develop programs from classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements, ensuring teachers can articulate what children learn.

You will spend most of your time in the classroom, mentoring teachers, and partnering with families to provide the best care and education. You’ll also train staff and assist center leadership on hiring and enrollment goals.

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

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

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

English proficiency

State trainer

State guidelines

Computer proficiency

Physical ability

Job description

KinderCare Education is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our unique curriculum to life in our centers. You will develop programs from classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements, ensuring teachers can articulate what children learn.

You will spend most of your time in the classroom, mentoring teachers, and partnering with families to provide the best care and education. You’ll also train staff and assist center leadership on hiring and enrollment goals.