Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentoring Coach

KinderCare Learning Companies; Chesterfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical benefits

Mental health support

Wellness programs & PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring in New Jersey to lead and mentor teachers in early childhood classrooms. You’ll implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with parents to support children's development and enrollment goals.

Requirements include a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, 2‑3 years of ECE experience, and state trainer approval. We offer discounted child care, medical/dental/vision benefits, wellness programs, PTO, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi‑task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (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
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
• 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

Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor's degree in ECE

State trainer approved

2-3 years ECE experience

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring in New Jersey to lead and mentor teachers in early childhood classrooms. You’ll implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with parents to support children's development and enrollment goals.

Requirements include a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, 2‑3 years of ECE experience, and state trainer approval. We offer discounted child care, medical/dental/vision benefits, wellness programs, PTO, and employee discounts.