Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Monroe, CT seeks an experienced lead teacher to guide and mentor fellow educators while delivering the company's curriculum in a child-centered setting. You will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports play and learning, partner with families to share progress, and collaborate with center staff to meet enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.

Ideal candidates hold a CDA or NAEYC candidacy, with 2–3 years of early childhood experience, and a commitment to safety,

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or pursuing NAEYC candidacy.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• Meet state specific qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor 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

Multitasking

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer

Early Childhood Education experience

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare in Monroe, CT seeks an experienced lead teacher to guide and mentor fellow educators while delivering the company's curriculum in a child-centered setting. You will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports play and learning, partner with families to share progress, and collaborate with center staff to meet enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.

Ideal candidates hold a CDA or NAEYC candidacy, with 2–3 years of early childhood experience, and a commitment to safety,