Lead Early Childhood Educator & Teacher Mentor

KinderCare; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, ensuring the curriculum is tailored to each child’s needs. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom and build strong partnerships with families to support children’s growth and learning.

Collaboration with center staff and leadership will help achieve enrollment and accreditation goals while maintaining high engagement with families and the local community.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Active CDA Credential or pursuing NAEYC candidacy.
• Approved state trainer preferred.
• 2–3 years of 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 certifications or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and supervise indoors/outdoors.
• Read, write, and speak 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 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

ECE experience

Education

CDA Credential

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer (approved)

Tools

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, ensuring the curriculum is tailored to each child’s needs. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom and build strong partnerships with families to support children’s growth and learning.

Collaboration with center staff and leadership will help achieve enrollment and accreditation goals while maintaining high engagement with families and the local community.