Lead Teacher & Mentor - Early Childhood Education

KinderCare; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs; paid PTO

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher in Aurora, Colorado to guide classroom teams, deliver KinderCare's curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

You will connect with families, collaborate with center leadership to meet enrollment and accreditation goals, and contribute to a supportive community that values high-quality child care and education for every child.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy required.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

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

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Approved state trainer

Early childhood education experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher in Aurora, Colorado to guide classroom teams, deliver KinderCare's curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

You will connect with families, collaborate with center leadership to meet enrollment and accreditation goals, and contribute to a supportive community that values high-quality child care and education for every child.