Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Seffner (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare seeks an experienced educator to lead and mentor a classroom, delivering our curriculum while honoring each child's needs. You will foster a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore and learn, and you will partner with parents to ensure top-tier care and education.

You will collaborate with center staff and leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation and family engagement, building strong ties with families and community partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to multi-task 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 or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors.
• Read, write, speak and understand 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 respects each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner and connect with parents to support best care and education for their kids.
• Support center success; work with staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and community partners.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Active CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Approved state trainer

Early Childhood Education experience

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Ed

CPR and First Aid

Lift 40 pounds

Education

Active CDA Credential

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare seeks an experienced educator to lead and mentor a classroom, delivering our curriculum while honoring each child's needs. You will foster a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore and learn, and you will partner with parents to ensure top-tier care and education.

You will collaborate with center staff and leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation and family engagement, building strong ties with families and community partners.