Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Mentor (CDA-Credential)

KinderCare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare seeks a dedicated early childhood professional to lead and mentor teachers, deliver our curriculum with sensitivity to each child’s needs, and foster a safe learning environment. You will collaborate with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement.

Ideal candidates hold a CDA credential or are pursuing NAEYC candidacy, with 2–3 years of ECE experience and a current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements (required for many centers).
• CPR and First Aid Certification 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
• Possess 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
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy (preferred)

Approved state trainer (preferred)

CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare seeks a dedicated early childhood professional to lead and mentor teachers, deliver our curriculum with sensitivity to each child’s needs, and foster a safe learning environment. You will collaborate with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement.

Ideal candidates hold a CDA credential or are pursuing NAEYC candidacy, with 2–3 years of ECE experience and a current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.