Lead & Mentor: Early Childhood Educator

KinderCare Learning Companies; Point Pleasant (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental health and EAP

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a dedicated Teacher to join our Champions program within our centers. You will lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers, implement curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children while partnering with parents.

This role focuses on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals, building positive relationships with families, teachers, and community partners; prior CDA/NAEYC credentials and ECE experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• 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.

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

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

CDA credential or NAECY candidacy (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a dedicated Teacher to join our Champions program within our centers. You will lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers, implement curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children while partnering with parents.

This role focuses on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals, building positive relationships with families, teachers, and community partners; prior CDA/NAEYC credentials and ECE experience are preferred.