Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare seeks a dedicated teacher to lead and mentor staff, delivering high-quality early childhood education. You will implement our curriculum while adapting to each child’s needs and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.

You will collaborate with parents, support center goals around enrollment and accreditation, and build partnerships with families, staff, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task.
• CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.

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

Outstanding customer service

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy requirements

Early Childhood Education experience

Bachelor’s degree in ECE

State trainer (preferred)

CPR and First Aid (preferred)

Lifting 40 pounds

English language communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

NAEYC candidacy requirements

Job description

KinderCare seeks a dedicated teacher to lead and mentor staff, delivering high-quality early childhood education. You will implement our curriculum while adapting to each child’s needs and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.

You will collaborate with parents, support center goals around enrollment and accreditation, and build partnerships with families, staff, licensing authorities, and community partners.