Career Educator at South Independence KinderCare

KinderCare; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare at Virginia Beach is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to lead and mentor teachers, implement a differentiated curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing classroom environment. You will partner with families to support each child's development and work with center leadership on enrollment and engagement initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, adherence to state licensing requirements, and ongoing communication with parents to ensure high-quality care and

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Have active CDA Credential or be enrolled in NAEYC candidacy.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• 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 (if not already).
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in the classroom and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum to meet needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to support children's care and education.
• Support the center’s success by collaborating with staff and leadership on 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

Education

CDA Credential

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

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