Lead Teacher & Mentor — Early Childhood Education

KinderCare Learning Companies; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities such as

Job summary

KINDERCARE LEARNING COMPANIES in California is seeking a Teacher to lead, coach, and mentor fellow staff while implementing our curriculum in a way that respects each child's unique needs.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment, connect with families, support center enrollment and accreditation goals, and collaborate with staff and leadership to deliver high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Active CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• 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 their parents.

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

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

Job description

KINDERCARE LEARNING COMPANIES in California is seeking a Teacher to lead, coach, and mentor fellow staff while implementing our curriculum in a way that respects each child's unique needs.

You will create a safe, nurturing environment, connect with families, support center enrollment and accreditation goals, and collaborate with staff and leadership to deliver high-quality early childhood education.