Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Mentor

KinderCare Learning Companies; Pine City (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking qualified teachers to join its nationwide early childhood education network. You will lead classrooms, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment while partnering with parents to deliver high-quality care.

This role emphasizes relationship-building with families, licensing authorities, and center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred
• NAEYC candidacy requirements preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents

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

Safety awareness

Team leadership (potential)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience

NAEYC candidacy requirements

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking qualified teachers to join its nationwide early childhood education network. You will lead classrooms, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment while partnering with parents to deliver high-quality care.

This role emphasizes relationship-building with families, licensing authorities, and center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement across multiple sites.