Program Specialist for KinderCare at Reid Health

About the role

At KinderCare Learning Companies—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 for families. Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. As a Program Specialist, you’ll develop and lead programs from implementation in our classrooms to ongoing enhancements meant to go above and beyond.

You’ll spend 75% of your time in the classroom, educating children and mentoring and modeling for teachers, while partnering with parents and center leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure our world-class curriculum is presented as intended and that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning
• Mentor and model for teachers in the classroom
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children
• Train, motivate, and lead staff; 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your whole family
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family (including pets)
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
• Additional benefits and programs to support work-life integration