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. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.
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As Talent Investment Learning facilitator, you'll deliver onboarding content to our teachers, leading group activities and discussions to ensure productive collaboration and help training groups reach their learning objectives. This includes creating an inclusive environment, setting up clear agendas, guiding conversations, resolving concerns, and providing frameworks for decision-making.
The facilitator adapts their approach based on the group's needs and goals, ensuring all voices are heard and the team remains focused and effective.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with partners to understand training goals, needs, and dynamics. Design agendas and meeting structure, setting clear objectives and expected outcomes.
- Develop facilitation tools and materials tailored to the group (e.g., presentations, discussion prompts, worksheets).
- Lead and guide discussions, balancing participation and ensuring a respectful, open environment. Actively listen to participants, encouraging constructive input from everyone.
- Reframe or refocus conversations as needed to maintain alignment with the session's goals.
- Ensure inclusive Participation. Facilitate activities that encourage equal participation.
- Manage group dynamics, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Address any barriers to participation, adjusting strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Mediate differing viewpoints, helping participants find common ground. Use conflict resolution techniques to maintain positive group dynamics. Facilitate consensus-building exercises to reach group agreements or decisions.
- Provide feedback and follow-up, summarize key points, action items, and decisions reached during sessions. Offer constructive feedback to participants, highlighting areas for improvement.
- Follow up with stakeholders to evaluate session outcomes and gather feedback for future improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as Communication, Organizational Development, Psychology) preferred.
- Minimum of 2-5 years in facilitation, coaching, mediation, or a related role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain neutral and objective.
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
- Adaptability and ability to work with diverse groups.
- Organizational and time management skills.
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, generous 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.
Primary Location : Portland, Oregon, United States
Job : Corporate