Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare seeks dedicated professionals to lead classrooms, coach teachers, and implement our curriculum to meet each child’s needs. You will create a safe, nurturing environment and actively engage with families to promote top-quality care and education.

Ideal candidates have CDA or NAEYC candidacy, 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in the field. CPR/First Aid and state qualifications are preferred; lifting requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Active CDA Credential or pursuing NAEYC candidacy.
• 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

Multitasking

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Job description

KinderCare seeks dedicated professionals to lead classrooms, coach teachers, and implement our curriculum to meet each child’s needs. You will create a safe, nurturing environment and actively engage with families to promote top-quality care and education.

Ideal candidates have CDA or NAEYC candidacy, 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in the field. CPR/First Aid and state qualifications are preferred; lifting requirements apply.