Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Ohio is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to lead, coach, and mentor peers while implementing the center's curriculum to meet the unique needs of every child.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment, partner with parents, and work with staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and ongoing engagement with families and the community. This role requires strong communication, flexibility, and a commitment to high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Possess active 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

English communication

Education

CDA Credential or NAECY candidacy

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

State trainer certification (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare in Ohio is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to lead, coach, and mentor peers while implementing the center's curriculum to meet the unique needs of every child.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment, partner with parents, and work with staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and ongoing engagement with families and the community. This role requires strong communication, flexibility, and a commitment to high-quality early childhood education.