Early Childhood Teacher: Lead, Mentor & Inspire Learners

KinderCare; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus after 100 days

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to lead and nurture classrooms, implement the KinderCare curriculum, and partner with families to support children's growth. You’ll mentor newer teachers, ensure a safe, engaging environment, and help drive center goals around enrollment and accreditation.

Ideal candidates have CDA or NAEYC candidacy, 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Bachelors in ECE preferred; CPR/First Aid required.

Qualifications

• 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

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

CDA Credential

State trainer approval

Early childhood exp

Bachelors in ECE

CPR/First Aid

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer approval

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to lead and nurture classrooms, implement the KinderCare curriculum, and partner with families to support children's growth. You’ll mentor newer teachers, ensure a safe, engaging environment, and help drive center goals around enrollment and accreditation.

Ideal candidates have CDA or NAEYC candidacy, 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Bachelors in ECE preferred; CPR/First Aid required.