Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated lead teacher to mentor peers, implement the curriculum, and nurture a safe, engaging classroom. You will collaborate with parents to ensure the best care and education for each child.

In this role, you will support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement while building strong relationships with families, staff, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and organizational abilities.
• Active CDA credential or pursuing NAEYC candidacy.
• State trainer approval preferred.
• 2–3 years of 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 to obtain.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand and speak English with children and parents.

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

CDA credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer

ECE experience

Bachelor's in ECE

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated lead teacher to mentor peers, implement the curriculum, and nurture a safe, engaging classroom. You will collaborate with parents to ensure the best care and education for each child.

In this role, you will support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement while building strong relationships with families, staff, licensing authorities, and community partners.