Lead Teacher at Mater Academy Cactus Park

KinderCare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Las Vegas, NV seeks an Early Childhood Educator to lead and mentor a classroom, delivering the curriculum and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn.

You will partner with parents to provide outstanding care and education, and collaborate with center staff to support enrollment, accreditation and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.
• Active CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy.
• Approved state trainer preferred.
• 2–3 years in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• Meet state qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Read/write/speak English to communicate with children and parents.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum while matching each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for children.
• Support center success; collaborate with staff to achieve enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Approved state trainer

Job description

• 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

• 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

Required Skills and Experience:

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• 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
• Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Be able to make 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