After-School Teacher: Lead, Inspire & Support Students

KinderCare Learning Companies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies invites you to join a national network delivering high-quality early childhood education. As a Teacher in our Champions program, you’ll lead classrooms, mentor peers, and partner with families to support safe, engaging learning experiences for school-age children.

You’ll implement our curriculum, meet state qualifications, and collaborate with center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.

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

Multitasking

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies invites you to join a national network delivering high-quality early childhood education. As a Teacher in our Champions program, you’ll lead classrooms, mentor peers, and partner with families to support safe, engaging learning experiences for school-age children.

You’ll implement our curriculum, meet state qualifications, and collaborate with center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement.