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Go Kids

Nonprofit childcare and family support agency

Training Specialist

Full-Time
$65.5k - $78.6k
Mid
Associate's
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be organized, creative, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented, flexible in scheduling and prioritization, and driven by excellence.
  • Must possess exceptional communication skills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective business relationships; communicate tactfully and with poise; and exercise confidentiality and discretion.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of office administration, including efficient filing systems, office machines and equipment, and computer software, and be skilled in customer service and employee relations.
  • Must be able to adjust tasks and focus with composure in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
  • Must have 1–3 years of related experience.
  • Must have experience with Title XXII and Title V regulations.
  • Must have knowledge of enrollment software.
  • Must be computer literate on IBM-compatible PCs, with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Must be bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
  • Must possess a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to work extended hours to meet departmental needs.
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including handling or moving up to 25 pounds and performing the listed hand, communication, sitting, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and vision-related activities.
Responsibilities
  • Train Go Kids, Inc. staff on enrollment and provider-payment protocols, procedures, and software systems.
  • Create and maintain training modules used to train staff on required Title XXII and Title V regulation documentation for accuracy, alignment, and compliance with Go Kids, Inc. policies and procedures.
  • Work in collaboration with the Family Service Director and support staff.
  • Develop, design, and distribute a monthly training calendar.
  • Survey staff annually to determine training needs and interests.
  • Provide technical assistance to staff seeking assistance.
  • Provide training support to staff seeking additional training and support.
  • Support agency staff in maintaining quality standards.
  • Review the GAU evaluation of Go Kids, Inc. and the plan of action, if needed, as required by Title V funding terms and conditions.
  • Strategize with the Family Service Director to formulate department goals and objectives.
  • Provide monthly reports to the Family Service Director regarding current training activities.
  • Participate in the agency self-assessment process using the GAU evaluation tool.
  • Maintain office hours at assigned offices according to the monthly calendar.
  • Safeguard the confidentiality of records and reports.
  • Perform public speaking and attend conferences, workshops, and seminars.
  • Attend staff meetings as requested.
  • Meet at least monthly with the Family Service Director one-on-one to set goals.
  • Report and review audit findings with the Family Service Director using the agency auditing tool.
  • Identify systemic issues found during file audits related to program requirements, policies and procedures, or customer service management with clients.
  • Maintain working knowledge of program guidelines and learn and apply all departmental functions.
  • Promote and protect the interests of the organization, its customers, and related services.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate degree in a related field is preferred.

About the company

Go Kids is a nonprofit child-development agency serving families in Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties in California. It runs early learning and childcare programs, while an assistance program helps eligible families access free or subsidized care. Family support includes developmental screenings, home visits, counseling and parent-child playgroups, with referrals connecting families to other local services. Public grants and donations support its work, and its resource center also trains childcare professionals and helps parents find providers suited to their needs. Established in 1975 and incorporated in 1978, Go Kids is headquartered in Gilroy, California.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gilroy, CA

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • FY2025 revenue hit $94.9 million, with $2.1 million net income.
  • Government grants supplied over 95% of revenue, preserving scale through 2025.
  • The January 2026 CCDF freeze was blocked, restoring California childcare funding.

What critics are saying

  • Federal funding drives 98.5% of revenues, exposing Go Kids to policy shocks.
  • July 13, 2026 child-care co-payment rescission squeezes low-income family affordability.
  • A prolonged grant cutoff would trigger layoffs, slot cuts, and core-operations collapse.

What makes Go Kids unique

  • Quad-county reach across Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties.
  • Hybrid model pairs seven centers with 100-plus Family Childcare Homes.
  • GK Financial diversifies revenue beyond classrooms with nonprofit fiscal services.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation