Lead Teacher - Early Childhood & After-School Programs

KinderCare; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs and PTO

Discounts for work necessities (cell)

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, engaging classroom for children. You will collaborate with parents to ensure high-quality care and education aligned with licensing standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, classroom management, and building strong family and community relationships across centers nationwide.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• 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).
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in the 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

CDA Credential

CPR & First Aid

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, engaging classroom for children. You will collaborate with parents to ensure high-quality care and education aligned with licensing standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, classroom management, and building strong family and community relationships across centers nationwide.