Center Support Specialist – Kïdo Heights

At Kïdo International Preschool, we’re on a mission to reimagine early childhood education by combining innovation, nurturing care, and global best practices. We believe that when you Listen, Learn, and Lead, every day becomes an opportunity to make a meaningful difference—for children, families, and each other.

We’re looking for a Center Support Specialist who will play a vital role in keeping our preschool running smoothly by supporting in the kitchen, classrooms, and common spaces. If you’re someone who takes pride in creating clean, organized, and welcoming environments—and believes every task can contribute to a child’s experience—this role is for you.

Why Choose Kïdo?

• Purposeful Work: Every moment you spend helping in the kitchen or refreshing a classroom helps create a space where children feel safe, seen, and ready to learn.
• Collaborative Culture: You'll work alongside a passionate, caring team of educators and school leaders who value your contributions and support your growth.
• Core Values That Guide Us: Listen to the needs of others, Learn continuously, and Lead with compassion and initiative.
• Global Vision, Local Heart: With schools across the world, we bring a rich international perspective to early learning, grounded in our community's needs.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be a key part of our daily operations, making sure everything behind the scenes runs smoothly so teachers can teach, children can thrive, and families feel welcome.

In the Kitchen:

• Serve healthy meals and snacks on time to classrooms each day.
• Maintain food hygiene standards, allergen safety, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support with food inventory and kitchen supply orders.
• Ensure dishwashing and sterilization are completed each shift.

In the School Environment:

• Keep common areas tidy, welcoming, and ready to receive families.
• Handle daily laundry, empty trash bins, and manage clutter.
• Help with seasonal decorations and creating a warm atmosphere throughout the school.

With the Team:

• Step into classrooms to support teachers when needed.
• Create a calm, engaging environment during meal times, helping children learn about healthy eating and manners.
• Build relationships with children, families, and colleagues by listening and offering support.

Qualifications

• A positive, proactive mindset with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Previous experience in a childcare, school, hospitality, or kitchen setting is a plus.
• Comfortable working with young children and collaborating with a diverse team.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time roles)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, supportive work culture that values your contribution
• Opportunity to grow into other roles within the school

If you’re passionate about supporting a joyful, high-quality learning environment, and you find satisfaction in the details that keep things running, we’d love to meet you.

Discover more About Kïdo by visiting our website at : https://kidoschools.com/us/

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check. Kido is an equal opportunity employer.