Before and After Care Counselor at KOA Elementary

KinderCare; Kissimmee (FL); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated lead teacher to mentor less experienced staff, deliver the company curriculum, and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment for children. You will collaborate with families to align education with each child’s needs and work with center staff to promote enrollment, accreditation, and family engagement.

The role requires strong customer service, organization, and multitasking abilities, with English proficiency for communication with families and staff.

Qualifikationen

• Active CDA credential or pursuit of NAEYC candidacy.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• 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.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach and mentor younger teachers in the classroom and model behaviors.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum while addressing each child’s unique needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to support children’s development and goals.
• Support center success by working with staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts and partners.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Parent communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

CPR & First Aid certification

Approved state trainer (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

• 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