Career Educator at Oceanside KinderCare

KinderCare; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare Education in Oceanside, CA is seeking a lead preschool teacher to mentor newer teachers, model best practices, and deliver our curriculum while adapting to each child's needs.

You will create a safe, nurturing classroom, partner with families, and collaborate with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and overall engagement. A CDA/BA in ECE and CPR/First Aid are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Must have outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• Active CDA or NAEYC candidacy.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE (preferred).

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.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

2-3 years ECE experience

CPR/First Aid certification

State trainer certification willingness

Lifting 40 pounds capability

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