Lead Early Childhood Teacher — Inspire & Mentor

KinderCare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to support and mentor teachers, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children. You’ll partner with parents to deliver high-quality care and education, while helping the center achieve enrollment and accreditation goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork with staff, licensing authorities, and community partners, in a setting that values child development and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and multitasking abilities.
• Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2-3 years 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 Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, indoors or outdoors.
• Able to communicate with children and 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

CDA Credential

State trainer

Early childhood edu

Bachelor's degree

State qualifications

CPR & First Aid

40 lb lift

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to support and mentor teachers, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children. You’ll partner with parents to deliver high-quality care and education, while helping the center achieve enrollment and accreditation goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork with staff, licensing authorities, and community partners, in a setting that values child development and family engagement.