Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Cary, NC is hiring a lead preschool teacher to guide a classroom and mentor peers. You will implement the KinderCare curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with families to support each child's growth and education.

You will work with center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, building strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service, strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and handle multiple situations.
• 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
• 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 excellence

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English language proficiency

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

CPR/First Aid certified

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare in Cary, NC is hiring a lead preschool teacher to guide a classroom and mentor peers. You will implement the KinderCare curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with families to support each child's growth and education.

You will work with center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, building strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners to deliver high-quality care.