Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare seeks an Early Childhood Educator to lead and mentor teachers, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children. You will partner with parents to support each child's growth and contribute to center goals around enrollment and accreditation.

The role emphasizes strong communication, relationship-building with families and licensing authorities, and collaboration with center staff to ensure high-quality early education and care.

Qualifications

• English communication skills (read, write, speak) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy is preferred/required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• State trainer approval preferred.

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.
• 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

English proficiency

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy

CDA Credential

CPR/First Aid certification

State trainer eligibility

Job description

KinderCare seeks an Early Childhood Educator to lead and mentor teachers, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children. You will partner with parents to support each child's growth and contribute to center goals around enrollment and accreditation.

The role emphasizes strong communication, relationship-building with families and licensing authorities, and collaboration with center staff to ensure high-quality early education and care.