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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

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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
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:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position requires an associates in early childhood or equivalent (minimum 21 hours in ECE). Do you meet this criteria?
Work Location:
In person