Description
Why Learning Care Group?

We believe our employees empower our brands and are the reason behind our success. We are the nation's second-largest for-profit early education and child care provider,headquartered in Novi, Michigan. We have 900+ school locations across the country and seven unique school brands: Childtime, La Petite Academy,Montessori Unlimited, Tutor Time, The Children's Courtyard, Creative Kids Learning Centers, and Everbrook Academy.

We work hard to care for and improve the lives of our children and their families. Likewise, Learning Care Group is dedicated to the well being of its employees and their families.Through our own iCare Foundation, we are here to help employees when life circumstances put them in a difficult spot. The iCare Foundation enables employees to support their fellow team members through small donations that will make a large difference.

Employee engagement is one of the keys to our success at LCG! Employees enjoy events such as summer outings, employee appreciation week, and a great work-life balance! Our newly renovated corporate headquarters houses over 300 plus employees that have access to innovative technology, collaborative teams, and inspired learning solutions. Does Learning Care Group sound like the place for you? Apply today!

The Grants Program Specialist

The Grants Program Specialist assists with all areas of TN VPK grant implementation and compliance as well as assisting with other state PreK programs and grant related projects. The Grants Program Specialist provides expertise on administrative, curriculum and training requirements specific to the state requirements as well as provide informational updates on the school programs to identify what is going well and areas for improvement. The Specialist work with schools to meet all budget, administrative, and deadline requirements of the funding. The Specialist will understand and meet LCG processes and budgetary requirements as well.
The successful candidate will be the critical resource in a LCG school that runs state grant/pre-k programs, being able to coach and mentor teachers and staff on guideline adherence and actively problem-solve and make decisions necessary to ensure year over year implementation success.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; grant management, early childhood, business, management preferred
• Experience in early childcare program management/ grant implementation or management/ accreditation management preferred
• Licenses, certificates or specialized training that are required by state law or regulatory agencies. For example: CDA, CPR, ECE units, law enforcement clearance, etc.
• Proficient time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with LCG employees and grantors, and have the ability to influence people at all levels
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office, mainly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• 10-15% travel required