Lead Teacher at Green Grove

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Green Grove; On-site; GBP 18,496 - 24,662; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Employee assistance

Health & wellness

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide a classroom, model best practices, and ensure a nurturing environment for children. You will implement our curriculum while mentoring less experienced staff and engaging with families to support each child’s development.

The role requires CDA/NAEYC readiness, 2–3 years of early childhood experience, a degree in ECE, and CPR/First Aid certification. Competitive benefits and on-site opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Customer service excellence and strong organizational skills required.
• CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy; training approved preferred.
• State trainer approval preferred.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred; Bachelor's in ECE preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to use a computer, lift 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• English reading/writing/speaking to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor other teachers in the classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare’s curriculum aligned with the needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to support care and education goals for their children.
• Support the center’s success; collaborate to achieve enrollment, accreditation and engagement goals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Computer use

Lifting 40 lbs

Early Childhood Education Experience

CD A Credential

NAEYC candidacy

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

Approved state trainer

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

When you join Champions, you’ll be supporting hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds. Whether you’re partnering with administrators to bring our programs to their district, or buddying up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up, you’ll be leading the way toward inspired learning.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement KinderCare’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners

Required Skills and Experience

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Approved state trainer (preferred)
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Be able to make physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
  Range of pay $18.35 - $23.95 Hourly

Our Benefits

• 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.

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.