Early Childhood Educator & Mentor - Elevate Learners

KinderCare Education; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee assistance

Health & wellness

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Education is seeking a dedicated Teacher to lead and mentor in a vibrant early childhood setting. You will implement the curriculum, foster a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with families to support each child's development.

Join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and quality early education across multiple centers. This role emphasizes engagement with families, compliance with licensing standards, and ongoing center success.

Qualifications

• Active CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience
• State trainer approval preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Physically able to lift 40 pounds
• English reading/writing/speaking required

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

Skills

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

ECE experience

Approved trainer

Customer service

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

KinderCare Education is seeking a dedicated Teacher to lead and mentor in a vibrant early childhood setting. You will implement the curriculum, foster a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with families to support each child's development.

Join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and quality early education across multiple centers. This role emphasizes engagement with families, compliance with licensing standards, and ongoing center success.