Program Specialist — Lead Curriculum & Classroom Mentoring

KinderCare Education LLC; Kingstowne (VA); On-site; USD 59,049,000 - 74,357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers, lead classroom activities, and mentor teachers. You will work with parents to ensure exceptional care and education while supporting center performance and enrollment goals.

In this role, you will train staff, collaborate with center leadership, and help implement ongoing improvements to exceed program standards and ensure a positive learning environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality educational programs preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure our curriculum is presented as intended and teachers can speak to it.
• Spend 75% of time in the classroom educating children and mentoring teachers.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for children.
• Train, motivate, and lead staff and assist center management with hiring teachers.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

English proficiency

State trainer (preferred)

NAEYC/NAC knowledge

State licensing knowledge

Physical ability

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Program Specialist to bring our curriculum to life in centers, lead classroom activities, and mentor teachers. You will work with parents to ensure exceptional care and education while supporting center performance and enrollment goals.

In this role, you will train staff, collaborate with center leadership, and help implement ongoing improvements to exceed program standards and ensure a positive learning environment for children and families.