Empowering Elementary Teacher - Lead & Inspire Learners

KinderCare Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Education in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Teacher to lead, coach, and mentor early childhood staff while delivering our developmentally appropriate curriculum. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can explore and learn, and you will partner with parents to support each child’s growth and well-being.

Required: CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, state trainer preferred, 2–3 years ECE experience, and a degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor 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

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

KinderCare Education in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Teacher to lead, coach, and mentor early childhood staff while delivering our developmentally appropriate curriculum. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can explore and learn, and you will partner with parents to support each child’s growth and well-being.

Required: CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, state trainer preferred, 2–3 years ECE experience, and a degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.