Early Childhood Curriculum Leader & Classroom Mentor

KinderCare; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Washington state is seeking a dedicated teacher-leader to implement our curriculum and support children’s learning in a dynamic classroom setting. You will engage with children daily, guiding activities and modeling best practices for fellow staff.

You will spend the majority of your day in the classroom, mentoring teachers, collaborating with families, and helping leadership drive enrollment, accreditation, and quality goals to ensure excellent early education outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Approved State Trainer (preferred)
• NAEYC/NAC, and state licensing knowledge (preferred)
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure our world-class curriculum is presented as intended and that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning
• Spend 75% of your time in the classroom, educating children and mentoring and modeling for teachers
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Train, motivate and lead staff and assist center management with interviewing and hiring of teachers
• Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

State trainer (preferred)

NAEYC/NAC knowledge (preferred)

Meet state guidelines

Physical ability

English communication

Job description

KinderCare in Washington state is seeking a dedicated teacher-leader to implement our curriculum and support children’s learning in a dynamic classroom setting. You will engage with children daily, guiding activities and modeling best practices for fellow staff.

You will spend the majority of your day in the classroom, mentoring teachers, collaborating with families, and helping leadership drive enrollment, accreditation, and quality goals to ensure excellent early education outcomes.