Career Educator at Cedar Bluff KinderCare

KinderCare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a lead teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, ensuring the curriculum fits each child’s needs. Create a safe, nurturing space for play and learning, and actively connect with families to share a joint commitment to quality care and education.

You will partner with center staff and leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while building strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Active CDA Credential or pursuing NAEYC candidacy.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors.
• English communication with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor teachers in the classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner and connect with parents to provide the best care and education.
• Support the center’s success; collaborate with staff and leadership to meet enrollment and engagement goals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Handle multiple situations effectively

Education

Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Approved state trainer (preferred)

2–3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)

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

• 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

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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