Assistant Teacher at Forest Hills Elementary School

KinderCare; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Lake Oswego, Oregon, seeks a lead teacher to mentor less experienced staff, implement our curriculum, and provide a nurturing classroom where children can play and learn. You will engage families and collaborate with center leadership to support enrollment and accreditation goals, building strong relationships with families, staff, licensing authorities, and community partners.

The role emphasizes outstanding customer service, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in

Qualifications

• Active CDA credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum with attention to each child's unique needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner and connect with parents to support the child's development.
• Support your center’s success by collaborating with staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills while multitasking effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• 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
• 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
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English