Elementary Teacher & Mentor—Inspiring Learners

KinderCare Education; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Work discounts (cell phones)

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring teachers to lead classrooms, coach peers, and implement our curriculum while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children. You will partner with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, building strong community ties.

Strong communication with parents is essential. Required CDA or NAEYC readiness, 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience, and CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Active CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements (preferred).
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• 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.

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

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring teachers to lead classrooms, coach peers, and implement our curriculum while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children. You will partner with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, building strong community ties.

Strong communication with parents is essential. Required CDA or NAEYC readiness, 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience, and CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain.