Career Educator at Sparks KinderCare

KinderCare; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a lead teacher to mentor a team, implement the KinderCare curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can thrive. You will collaborate with parents to support each child's development and help your center achieve enrollment and engagement targets.

Strong communication with families and licensing authorities is essential to success. The role requires experience in early childhood education, a relevant credential, and a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational ability.
• Active CDA Credential or NAECY 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 or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum tailored to each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to support child development.
• Support center success with enrollment, accreditation and engagement goals.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.

Skills

Customer service

CDA Credential

State trainer (preferred)

ECE experience (2-3 years)

Bachelor’s degree (ECE)

State qualifications willingness

CPR/First Aid

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

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