Assistant Teacher at Yorktown Elementary

KinderCare; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Bowie, MD is seeking a dedicated early childhood caregiver to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. You will partner with families and center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while maintaining strong customer service and organizational skills.

State qualifications, CPR/First Aid certification, and the ability to lift 40 pounds are required or willing to obtain; English

Qualifications

• Must meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.
• CPR certification required or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• English literacy and speaking proficiency for communication with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare's curriculum consistent with each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English communication

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Lifting 40 pounds

Education

State-specific qualifications

Job description

• 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
• 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