Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Garner, NC seeks a Lead Teacher to guide a classroom team, model best practices, and implement the center’s curriculum to meet each child’s needs. You will foster a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

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

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess 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
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• 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

Organization

Multi-tasking

English communication

Child interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

CPR/First Aid Certification

State trainer approval / qualifications

Job description

KinderCare in Garner, NC seeks a Lead Teacher to guide a classroom team, model best practices, and implement the center’s curriculum to meet each child’s needs. You will foster a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

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