Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Mentor

KinderCare Learning Companies; Mount Vernon (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to support families and elementary‑aged kids during out‑of‑school time and in early education programs. You will lead classrooms, coach staff, and deliver the organization's curriculum with a focus on safety, development, and family engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school partners, administrators, and families, and requires strong customer service, organization, and communication skills.

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

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English communication

Education

CDA Credential

Bachelor’s degree in ECE

NAEYC candidacy

CPR/First Aid Certification

Approved state trainer

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to support families and elementary‑aged kids during out‑of‑school time and in early education programs. You will lead classrooms, coach staff, and deliver the organization's curriculum with a focus on safety, development, and family engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school partners, administrators, and families, and requires strong customer service, organization, and communication skills.