After-School Teacher: Inspire & Lead Young Learners

KinderCare Education; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs, paid PTO

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to join our team in Oregon, supporting early childhood education and child care programs. You will lead, mentor, and implement our curriculum while fostering a safe, engaging learning environment for children and families.

Engagement with parents and collaboration with center leadership are essential to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals. A CDA, CPR/First Aid, and 2–3 years of ECE experience strengthen candidacy.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Possess active 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.
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

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

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAECY candidacy

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to join our team in Oregon, supporting early childhood education and child care programs. You will lead, mentor, and implement our curriculum while fostering a safe, engaging learning environment for children and families.

Engagement with parents and collaboration with center leadership are essential to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals. A CDA, CPR/First Aid, and 2–3 years of ECE experience strengthen candidacy.