After-School Teacher & Mentor: Inspire Young Learners

KinderCare; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to lead classrooms, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality early childhood education. You will implement the center's curriculum, create a safe learning environment, and partner with families to support children’s growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration with center teams, adherence to licensing standards, and community engagement to foster enrollment and professional development. Equal opportunity employer.

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
• Able to 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

CDA Credential

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy requirements

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to lead classrooms, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality early childhood education. You will implement the center's curriculum, create a safe learning environment, and partner with families to support children’s growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration with center teams, adherence to licensing standards, and community engagement to foster enrollment and professional development. Equal opportunity employer.