Lead Early Childhood Educator & Center Coach

KinderCare; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to lead and mentor a team in a dynamic classroom environment in California. You will implement our curriculum while adapting to each child’s unique needs, creating a safe, nurturing space for play and learning.

You will partner with parents to ensure the best possible care and education, and collaborate with center staff and leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to multitask.
• 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).
• Meet state-specific qualifications 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

Multitasking

English proficiency

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy (preferred)

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

KinderCare is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to lead and mentor a team in a dynamic classroom environment in California. You will implement our curriculum while adapting to each child’s unique needs, creating a safe, nurturing space for play and learning.

You will partner with parents to ensure the best possible care and education, and collaborate with center staff and leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.