Program Specialist at San Carlos KinderCare

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 Required Skills and Experience 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 Pay Range of pay $21.95 - $27.70 Hourly In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program. Benefits Discounted child care benefits for the whole family Medical, dental, and vision benefits for the family (and pets) Employee assistance programs to support mental health and personal growth Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities such as cell phones More benefits are available Equal Opportunity Employer KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr KinderCare Education