After-School Teacher & Youth Mentor for Elementary

KinderCare Learning Companies; Winterport (ME); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to join our team in the United States. You will lead and mentor teachers, implement the center’s curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing space where children can explore and learn. You’ll partner with families to ensure the best care and education.

You’ll support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. The role requires passion for early childhood education, strong communication with families, and a commitment to safe,

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer eligible

Bachelor's degree in ECE

CPR/First Aid certified

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to join our team in the United States. You will lead and mentor teachers, implement the center’s curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing space where children can explore and learn. You’ll partner with families to ensure the best care and education.

You’ll support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. The role requires passion for early childhood education, strong communication with families, and a commitment to safe,