Career Educator at Woodsonia KinderCare

KinderCare; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to lead and mentor teachers, implement age-appropriate curriculum, and nurture a safe, engaging learning environment for children. The role involves partnering with parents and center leadership to meet enrollment and accreditation goals.

Qualifications include a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (preferred), and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills
• Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy
• Approved state trainer preferred
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred
• Bachelor’s 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 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors
• Able to engage with children physically and visually
• Read/write/speak English 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 consistent with each child’s needs
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Partner and connect with parents to provide the best care and education for children
• Support center success by partnering with staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

CPR/First Aid

Approved state trainer

Job description

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

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 obtainPhysically 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