Program Specialist: Early Ed Curriculum & Classroom Coach

KinderCare Learning Companies; Upper Chichester Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health & wellness programs, paid time/

Discounts for work necessities (cell)

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in our centers. You will develop and lead programs from classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements meant to go above and beyond.

Spend 75% of your time in the classroom educating children and mentoring teachers, partnering with parents to provide the best care, and supporting center leadership to reach enrollment, accreditation, and operational 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.
• 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 knowledge

State licensing knowledge

Physical ability

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in our centers. You will develop and lead programs from classroom implementation to ongoing enhancements meant to go above and beyond.

Spend 75% of your time in the classroom educating children and mentoring teachers, partnering with parents to provide the best care, and supporting center leadership to reach enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals.