Lead ECE Teacher & Mentor - Curriculum Champion

KinderCare; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in the United States is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to lead and mentor a classroom, model behaviors, and implement our curriculum while adapting to the unique needs of each child.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment, partner with families, and work with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement, while maintaining strong relationships with licensing authorities and partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• 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 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 supervise children.

Responsibilities

• 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 staff and leadership to achieve 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

Problem solving

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CPR/First Aid certification

State trainer (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare in the United States is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to lead and mentor a classroom, model behaviors, and implement our curriculum while adapting to the unique needs of each child.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment, partner with families, and work with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement, while maintaining strong relationships with licensing authorities and partners.