KinderCare Education
Program Specialist at Kipling Parkway KinderCare
KinderCare Education, Lakewood, Colorado, United States
Program Specialist – KinderCare Learning Companies
Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. 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. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
Responsibilities & As a Program Specialist you will:
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 & 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
Salary & Pay Range of pay $20.40 - $26.55 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 Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: - Know your whole family is supported with
discounted child care
benefits. - Breathe easy with
medical, dental, and vision
benefits for your family (and pets, too!). - Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with
employee assistance programs. - Feel great and thrive with access to
health and wellness programs, paid time off
and
discounts
for work necessities, such as cell phones. - … and much more.
Equal Opportunity 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.
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Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
Responsibilities & As a Program Specialist you will:
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 & 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
Salary & Pay Range of pay $20.40 - $26.55 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 Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: - Know your whole family is supported with
discounted child care
benefits. - Breathe easy with
medical, dental, and vision
benefits for your family (and pets, too!). - Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with
employee assistance programs. - Feel great and thrive with access to
health and wellness programs, paid time off
and
discounts
for work necessities, such as cell phones. - … and much more.
Equal Opportunity 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.
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