Program Specialist at Skyrise School of Portland
About The Position
At KinderCare Learning Companies, we are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and child care options for families. We are recognized as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner and offer various programs including KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. Our mission is to build confidence for kids, families, and the future. The Program Specialist role is crucial in bringing our unique curriculum to life in our centers. This role involves developing and leading programs from implementation to ongoing enhancements, ensuring our curriculum is delivered effectively and teachers are well-equipped to educate children. You will spend a significant portion of your time in the classroom, directly engaging with children, mentoring teachers, and partnering with parents. This position also supports center management in achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals.
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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Approved State Trainer
- NAEYC/NAC, and state licensing knowledge
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
Benefits
- Discounted child care benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
- Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
- Access to health and wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
