Program Specialist: Curriculum Coach & Classroom Mentor

Kcecareers; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Program Specialist to lead curriculum implementation and in-class mentorship across centers. You will educate children, model best practices for teachers, and partner with families to ensure high-quality early education.

A strong customer-service mindset and state licensing knowledge are valued. The role focuses on hands-on classroom time, staff training, and collaboration with center leaders to meet enrollment and accreditation goals.

Qualifications

• 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 licensing knowledge

NAEYC/NAC knowledge

Training ability

In-class mentoring

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Program Specialist to lead curriculum implementation and in-class mentorship across centers. You will educate children, model best practices for teachers, and partner with families to ensure high-quality early education.

A strong customer-service mindset and state licensing knowledge are valued. The role focuses on hands-on classroom time, staff training, and collaboration with center leaders to meet enrollment and accreditation goals.