Early Childhood Teacher & Mentor — Inspire Learning

KinderCare; Forked River (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental health and EAP

Wellness programs, PTO, and family/PT0

Pet benefits

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring Teachers to guide classrooms, coach peers, and implement our curriculum with each child's needs in mind. You will create a safe, engaging space for learning and partner with families to support their children's growth.

Join a team that emphasizes collaboration with center staff, licensing authorities, and communities, while pursuing enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement goals.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, 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

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education experience (2-3 years)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring Teachers to guide classrooms, coach peers, and implement our curriculum with each child's needs in mind. You will create a safe, engaging space for learning and partner with families to support their children's growth.

Join a team that emphasizes collaboration with center staff, licensing authorities, and communities, while pursuing enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement goals.