Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare Education in Delaware seeks a Lead Teacher to mentor less experienced teachers, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can play and learn.

You will partner with parents and center staff to drive enrollment, uphold accreditation standards, and engage the community while fostering positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and corporate partners. Strong customer service, organization, and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Approved state trainer is 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 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

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

Approved state trainer

NAEYC candidacy requirements

Job description

KinderCare Education in Delaware seeks a Lead Teacher to mentor less experienced teachers, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can play and learn.

You will partner with parents and center staff to drive enrollment, uphold accreditation standards, and engage the community while fostering positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and corporate partners. Strong customer service, organization, and multitasking are essential.