Career Educator School Age Teacher

KinderCare; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Lead Teacher to mentor staff, implement the center's curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing learning environment for children. You will collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth and work with center leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Ideal candidates bring CDA or NAEYC candidacy, a degree in Early Childhood Education, and strong CPR/First Aid skills.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Active CDA credential or eligibility for NAEYC candidacy.
• Approved state trainer is preferred.
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Meet state-specific qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Proficient English reading, writing, speaking with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom and model behaviors.
• Implement KinderCare curriculum tailored to each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to support child care and education goals.
• Support center success with enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Build relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

English literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy (or eligibility)

Approved state trainer (preferred)

CPR and First Aid Certification

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