Career Educator at Factoria KinderCare

KinderCare; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Bellevue, WA is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Education professional to lead and mentor teachers in your classroom. You will implement the KinderCare curriculum, ensuring it meets the developmental needs of each child while creating a safe, nurturing environment.

You'll partner with parents to align care and education with family goals and work with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational abilities, and multitasking capability.
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or nearing NAEYC candidacy.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom and model behaviors.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum respecting each child’s unique needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to support learning and align with family goals.
• Support center success by collaborating with staff to meet enrollment and engagement goals.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy (preferred)

State trainer (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