Assistant Teacher at Whitehall Elementary

KinderCare Learning Companies; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,763; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking engaging educators to create nurturing environments for children in Bowie, Maryland. You will implement a world-class curriculum, partner with families, and support children's development.

This role requires outstanding organizational skills, CPR certification, and the ability to physically engage with children. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as part of a dedicated team shaping the future for kids and families.

Qualifications

• Meet state specific qualifications for the role.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Create a world-class experience in classrooms.
• Partner and connect with parents to provide the best care.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families and teachers.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Job description

About the Position

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

When you join Champions, you’ll be supporting hardworking families and elementary‑aged kids during out‑of‑school time, on school grounds. Whether you’re partnering with administrators to bring our programs to their district, or buddying up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up, you’ll be leading the way toward inspired learning.

If you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

Responsibilities

• Invest in you and your career at KinderCare as you create a world‑class experience in our classrooms
• Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us
• 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

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi‑task and handle multiple situations effectively
• 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

Pay & Compensation

Range of pay $15.00 - $17.25 Hourly

Benefits

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.