Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare seeks a dedicated early childhood educator to lead and mentor a classroom, delivering our curriculum while honoring each child’s needs. You will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports learning and development and build strong partnerships with families.

Strong engagement with center leadership and community partners will help drive enrollment and accreditation goals. The role requires experience in early childhood education, a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, state

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• 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.
• Able to assume postures to allow physical and visual contact with children, and engage in activities.
• 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

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

KinderCare seeks a dedicated early childhood educator to lead and mentor a classroom, delivering our curriculum while honoring each child’s needs. You will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports learning and development and build strong partnerships with families.

Strong engagement with center leadership and community partners will help drive enrollment and accreditation goals. The role requires experience in early childhood education, a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, state