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.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you’ll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you’ll never be alone. You’ll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you’re making on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing that your work matters. 

The Program Coordinator serves as the program quality and compliance coordinator for the Public Pre-K program. This role ensures classrooms operate in alignment with grant, regulatory, and operational requirements while supporting strong enrollment, family engagement, and overall program success. The Program Coordinator coordinates key components of the Pre-K program—including assessments, child screenings, enrollment processes, documentation, and family experience—to ensure high standards are maintained and administrative burden on Center Directors is minimized.

Key Responsibilities
Classroom Support & Quality Improvement
• Support effective implementation of the approved Pre-K curriculum and alignment with the 
state’s learning standards.
• Collaborate with teachers to promote strong classroom management practices, consistent 
routines, and positive behavior supports.
• Assist with classroom operations, including supporting planning time, breaks, and 
coverage to ensure classrooms remain compliant and instructionally focused.
• Coordinate required classroom quality observations in accordance with program 
requirements, including scheduling, assessor coordination, preparation, and 
documentation.
• Review classroom observation results in partnership with leadership and support the 
development, implementation, and monitoring of continuous quality improvement plans.
Child & Family Support Services
• Coordinate required child health and developmental screenings (vision, hearing, 
speech/language, general health, and physical development) with contracted providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of screenings and support families in understanding 
results and accessing follow-up services as needed.
• Develop and implement family engagement initiatives, including parenting education 
workshops and family events aligned with school readiness goals.
• Support orientation for new Pre-K families to promote a positive program experience.
• Collaborate with internal partners to plan and execute engagement activities that 
strengthen family participation and retention.
• Support teachers in preparing parent-teacher conferences, including organizing 
assessment information and family communications.
Compliance, Enrollment Support, and Administrative Oversight
• Maintain accurate documentation related to assessments, screenings, family engagement, 
and grant-required activities.
• Ensure adherence to Pre-K grant requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure lesson plans align with grant expectations and program standards.
• Partner with the Government Funding Program Administrator (GFPA) to support reporting 
timelines, documentation, and grant-related purchasing.
• Support enrollment efforts, including managing Pre-K enrollment in the center.
management system (CMS), assisting with tours for prospective families, and promoting 
program retention.
• Monitor program communications to ensure timely and accurate information is shared with 
families and staff.
• Maintain staff and child file compliance in preparation for audits, monitoring visits, and 
annual reviews.
• Oversee daily attendance tracking and reporting, as applicable, to ensure accuracy and 
compliance.
• Collaborate with the Center Director and leadership team to support successful program 
implementation and overall Pre-K performance.
• Other Pre-K Support duties as assigned.

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.

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.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people. 

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.