Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Classroom Mentor

KinderCare Learning Companies; West Lawn (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental health & employee assistance

Health & wellness programs; paid time‑

PTO and work necessities discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to lead, coach and mentor staff, and implement our curriculum to support each child’s development. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom and engage with families to foster trust and involvement.

You will collaborate with center staff to meet enrollment and accreditation goals, while maintaining compliance with state requirements and promoting high-quality early childhood education across our centers.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Possess active 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, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity 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

Organization

Multitasking

English communication

Education

CDA Credential

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy (preferred)

Approved state trainer (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to lead, coach and mentor staff, and implement our curriculum to support each child’s development. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom and engage with families to foster trust and involvement.

You will collaborate with center staff to meet enrollment and accreditation goals, while maintaining compliance with state requirements and promoting high-quality early childhood education across our centers.