Career Educator at South Seattle KinderCare

KinderCare; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Seattle is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor staff, implement curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children.

You will partner with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement while maintaining high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Read, write, and communicate in English with families.
• Meet state qualifications or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum consistent with each child's needs
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Partner with parents to support best care and education for children
• Support center success with enrollment, accreditation and engagement goals
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers and community partners

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

State trainer approval

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