Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Mentor

KinderCare Education; Kingston (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Health, dental, vision benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher in Washington to lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers, and deliver KinderCare's curriculum in a way that fits each child.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment, partner with parents, and collaborate with center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation and engagement.

This role requires strong customer service, English proficiency, and a willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid, with a supportive team and access to broad benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have active CDA Credential or be pursuing NAEYC candidacy.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Read, write, speak English to communicate with children and parents.
• Meet state qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy (preferred)

State trainer certification (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher in Washington to lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers, and deliver KinderCare's curriculum in a way that fits each child.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment, partner with parents, and collaborate with center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation and engagement.

This role requires strong customer service, English proficiency, and a willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid, with a supportive team and access to broad benefits.