Career Educator at Oakridge KinderCare

KinderCare; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to guide and mentor a classroom of young learners. You will implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and connect with families to support children's growth.

This role emphasizes collaboration with center staff to meet enrollment and accreditation goals, plus building positive relationships with families, staff, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills; multitask effectively.
• CDA credential or pursuing NAEYC candidacy.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2-3 years ECE experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• Meet state qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness.
• Physically able to lift 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors.
• English communications with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teachers; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement curriculum tailored to each child.
• Provide a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Engage with parents to support child care and education.
• Support center goals: enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Build relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor’s in ECE (preferred)

2-3 years ECE experience

Tools

State trainer approval (preferred)

CPR/First Aid (certification or willingness)

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