Program Specialist Copperfield KinderCare

KinderCare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Houston is seeking a dedicated Center Director to lead daily operations and ensure our world-class curriculum is delivered with integrity. You will spend about 75% of time in the classroom, mentoring teachers and modeling effective instruction for children.

You will partner with families to provide exceptional care and education, recruit and develop staff, and collaborate with leadership to meet enrollment, accreditation, and performance 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.
• 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

Approved State Trainer

NAEYC NAC knowledge

State licensing knowledge

Meet state guidelines

English communication

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