Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Education Coach

KinderCare; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking an Early Childhood Education Lead to guide and mentor your classroom team. You will model best practices, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

You will partner with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while building strong relationships with licensing authorities and community partners to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills; ability to multi-task.
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• 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

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAERC candidacy

Job description

KinderCare is seeking an Early Childhood Education Lead to guide and mentor your classroom team. You will model best practices, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

You will partner with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while building strong relationships with licensing authorities and community partners to ensure high-quality care.