Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in California seeks a highly engaged Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, delivering our curriculum while adapting to each child’s unique needs. The role emphasizes a safe, nurturing classroom and active parent partnerships.

You will collaborate with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while cultivating relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills; able to multi-task.
• CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy required.
• State trainer certification is preferred.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Meet state qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness.
• Physically able to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors.
• Read, write, speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum per each child’s needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education.
• Support center success; collaborate with staff to meet enrollment and engagement goals.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community, and corporate partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer

Early childhood experience

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood

CPR/First Aid

Lifting ability

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

KinderCare in California seeks a highly engaged Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, delivering our curriculum while adapting to each child’s unique needs. The role emphasizes a safe, nurturing classroom and active parent partnerships.

You will collaborate with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while cultivating relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.