Early Childhood Mentor & Curriculum Leader

KinderCare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking an Early Childhood Education professional to lead and mentor a team of teachers in a dynamic classroom. You will implement the KinderCare curriculum, ensuring each child’s unique needs are met in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will partner with families and center leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement while building strong relationships with staff, licensing authorities, and partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active 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
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

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

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

KinderCare is seeking an Early Childhood Education professional to lead and mentor a team of teachers in a dynamic classroom. You will implement the KinderCare curriculum, ensuring each child’s unique needs are met in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will partner with families and center leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement while building strong relationships with staff, licensing authorities, and partner organizations.