After-School Teacher: Inspire, Mentor & Engage Kids

KinderCare; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Wellness benefits and PTO

Discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to support families and elementary-aged kids, mentoring peers, and implementing the KinderCare curriculum to meet each child’s needs. You’ll foster a safe, engaging classroom and partner with parents to deliver high-quality early education.

This role requires 2–3 years of ECE experience, a CDA credential or candidacy, and CPR/First Aid certification, with preferred state trainer status. We offer benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi‑task.
• 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
• 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

Multi-tasking

CDA credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer

ECE experience

Bachelor's degree in ECE

CPR/First Aid

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to support families and elementary-aged kids, mentoring peers, and implementing the KinderCare curriculum to meet each child’s needs. You’ll foster a safe, engaging classroom and partner with parents to deliver high-quality early education.

This role requires 2–3 years of ECE experience, a CDA credential or candidacy, and CPR/First Aid certification, with preferred state trainer status. We offer benefits and growth opportunities.