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Kindercare Learning Centers
Program Specialist in Chicago area and suburbs - Grow you ECE career with KinderCare!!
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A Program Coordinator coordinates ongoing program activity, or a group of related projects, for a company or organization, usually performing administrative or human resources tasks.
$92,794 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality educational programs to teachers, the Program Specialist role might be for you! Program Specialists play a special role in bringing our unique curriculum to life in our centers. As a Program Specialist, you'll develop and lead programs from implementation in our classrooms to ongoing enhancements meant to go above and beyond. When you join our team 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