Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Bowling Green, KY seeks an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to lead and mentor teammates while implementing our curriculum with individualized child care in mind. You will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports learning, partner with families, and collaborate with center staff to meet enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.

The role requires strong customer service, English communication, and CDA credentials; state trainer approval is preferred; a

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (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
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• 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

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English communication

Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer approved

Bachelor's in ECE (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare in Bowling Green, KY seeks an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to lead and mentor teammates while implementing our curriculum with individualized child care in mind. You will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports learning, partner with families, and collaborate with center staff to meet enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.

The role requires strong customer service, English communication, and CDA credentials; state trainer approval is preferred; a