Lead Teacher & Mentor – Early Childhood Education

KinderCare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities (e.g.,s

cell phones

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to support early childhood education in our Fort Wayne centers. You’ll lead classrooms, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, engaging space for children to learn and grow.

You’ll collaborate with families and center teams to drive enrollment, accreditation, and positive outcomes, while upholding safety, inclusivity, and developmental best practices. Strong communication and physical readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• 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
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow 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

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

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Center trainer (preferred)

Early Childhood Education experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher to support early childhood education in our Fort Wayne centers. You’ll lead classrooms, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, engaging space for children to learn and grow.

You’ll collaborate with families and center teams to drive enrollment, accreditation, and positive outcomes, while upholding safety, inclusivity, and developmental best practices. Strong communication and physical readiness are essential.