Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Mentor

KinderCare Learning Companies; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities like: e

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to lead and mentor in the classroom, implementing our curriculum to meet each child’s needs and create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.

You will partner with parents to support their children’s care and education, and work with center staff to achieve enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals while building positive relationships with families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Active Child Development Associate (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.

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

Organization

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

Approved state trainer (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to lead and mentor in the classroom, implementing our curriculum to meet each child’s needs and create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.

You will partner with parents to support their children’s care and education, and work with center staff to achieve enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals while building positive relationships with families and the wider community.