Lead Early Childhood Educator & Teacher Mentor

KinderCare; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Cary, NC is hiring an Early Childhood Educator to lead, coach and mentor fellow teachers in your classroom while delivering KinderCare's curriculum tailored to each child's needs.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports play and learning, partner with parents, and work with center staff to achieve enrollment and engagement goals while building strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to multi-task 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.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their 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 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

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Active CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

KinderCare in Cary, NC is hiring an Early Childhood Educator to lead, coach and mentor fellow teachers in your classroom while delivering KinderCare's curriculum tailored to each child's needs.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment that supports play and learning, partner with parents, and work with center staff to achieve enrollment and engagement goals while building strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.