Pre K Transition Coach at Cumming KinderCare

About the role

KinderCare Learning Companies is the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We offer a variety of early education and child care options, including KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. Our mission is to build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share.

Responsibilities

• Support programs' success by partnering with center staff, leadership, and outside agencies to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Assist site leadership with engaging and recruiting families into the Summer Transition Program and support families through the transition to Georgia’s Pre-K or Kindergarten, including assistance with registration documentation, locating a school, and understanding transportation options
• Partners with teachers and families in a shared commitment to identifying and supporting children’s and families’ individual needs for successful transitions
• Serve as a liaison between home and school by maintaining regular communication with families through phone calls, letters, and approved communication platforms to support attendance and participation
• Plan, facilitate, and host family engagement activities and adult workshops regularly, incorporating strategies to encourage participation and engagement
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to stay informed of attendance trends, student needs, and upcoming activities, and follow up with families as needed to support student success
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and center leaders to identify and purchase appropriate transition materials
• Gather family input through surveys or feedback tools and provide information or referrals to relevant community resources based on identified family needs and interests
• Absenteeism: Assist with maintaining complete and accurate student files, required documentation, and activity tracking in alignment with state program expectations and compliance requirements
• Attendance: Attend required trainings, orientations, and weekly meetings as outlined by the state program

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively
• A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a degree or certification in an early childhood education-related field
• Familiarity with developmentally appropriate practices and how preschool children learn
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• 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 effectively with children and families

Qualifications

• Passionate about early childhood education and committed to supporting children's learning and development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving skills
• Technology proficiency

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
• Employee assistance programs
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
• And much more

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours vary depending on location and position.