Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a lead teacher to guide and mentor fellow staff, implement our curriculum to meet each child's needs, and create a safe, nurturing learning environment. You will partner with families to ensure high-quality care and education.

Work with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while building positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Active Child Development Associate (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

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

CDA Credential

State trainer (preferred)

Early Childhood Education experience

Bachelor’s degree in ECE (preferred)

CPR & First Aid (willingness)

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a lead teacher to guide and mentor fellow staff, implement our curriculum to meet each child's needs, and create a safe, nurturing learning environment. You will partner with families to ensure high-quality care and education.

Work with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while building positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.