Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Mentor

KinderCare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback while delivering KinderCare's curriculum in a way that meets each child's unique needs. Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn, and partner with parents to share progress and goals, supporting enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Candidates should have an active CDA credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements; CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• Lead, coach and mentor 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.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Approved state trainer (preferred)
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• 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
• 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
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Active CDA Credential

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback while delivering KinderCare's curriculum in a way that meets each child's unique needs. Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn, and partner with parents to share progress and goals, supporting enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Candidates should have an active CDA credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements; CPR/First Aid