Career Educator Teacher for Ridgefield KinderCare

KinderCare; Ridgefield (CT); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KinderCare in Ridgefield, CT is seeking an Early Childhood Education professional to lead and mentor teachers, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn through play.

You will connect with parents and families to share the center's goal of providing the best care and education, while supporting enrollment, accreditation, and engagement efforts. CPR/First Aid and state qualifications support ongoing child safety.

Formación

• Active CDA Credential or pursuing NAEYC candidacy
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• 2–3 years of early childhood education experience preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Customer service

Organization

Multi-tasking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

State trainer approval (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

• 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