Before and After School Teacher at Leroy L Wood Elementary

KinderCare; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a Lead Teacher to mentor less experienced staff, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing classroom environment in Massachusetts. You will partner with parents to support each child’s education and work with center leadership to drive enrollment and engagement.

The role requires at least 2–3 years in Early Childhood Education, and candidates should hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid, a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, and state trainer approval if

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.

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
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

CPR and First Aid Certification

Approved state trainer

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