Early Childhood Teacher & Mentor — Inspire Young Learners

KinderCare; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts on work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to lead, mentor, and implement the center's curriculum, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. You will connect with families and work with staff to meet enrollment, accreditation and engagement goals.

Ideal candidates have CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, plus 2–3 years of early childhood experience and CPR/First Aid readiness. Benefits include discounted childcare and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• Active CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy.
• Approved state trainer preferred.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in the classroom.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum aligned to each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to support children's education.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers and partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

CDA credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer (preferred)

ECE experience 2-3 yrs (preferred)

Bachelor's in ECE (preferred)

CPR/First Aid

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to lead, mentor, and implement the center's curriculum, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. You will connect with families and work with staff to meet enrollment, accreditation and engagement goals.

Ideal candidates have CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, plus 2–3 years of early childhood experience and CPR/First Aid readiness. Benefits include discounted childcare and comprehensive health coverage.