Lead Early Childhood Educator — Inspire & Mentor Kids

KinderCare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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 for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to lead, coach and mentor, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. You will partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children and support the center’s success toward enrollment, accreditation and engagement.

This role emphasizes building positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners,

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.
• 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 qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to communicate in English with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in the classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum consistent with the needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner and connect with parents to provide the best care and education.
• Support center success; collaborate with staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.

Skills

Customer service

CDA credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer

Early Childhood Experience

Bachelor's degree in ECE

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to lead, coach and mentor, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. You will partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children and support the center’s success toward enrollment, accreditation and engagement.

This role emphasizes building positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners,