Career Educator at Ridgefield KinderCare

KinderCare; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Ridgefield, CT is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to mentor staff, deliver the curriculum, and foster a safe, nurturing learning environment. You will collaborate with parents to support each child’s development and ensure a positive classroom experience.

The position requires 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience, necessary certifications, and the ability to engage with families and community partners. This is a full-time, on-site role at our center.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Active CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Able to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• English reading, writing and speaking to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum; tailor to the needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to support each child’s development and learning.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor’s in ECE

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