Lead Teacher & Mentor for Early Learners

KinderCare Education LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Medical, dental, vision

Employee assistance programs

Wellness & PTO

Discounts for work essentials

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to inspire confidence in young learners and partner with families. You will lead, coach, and mentor teachers; implement the curriculum; create a safe, nurturing classroom; and engage with parents to support enrollment and quality care.

The role requires strong customer service, state qualifications, CDA or NAEYC candidacy, and CPR/First Aid. Benefits include discounted child care, health benefits, and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills required.
• Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy preferred.
• Approved state trainer is a plus.
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Meet state-specific qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors.
• Must read/write/speak English to communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor teachers in your classroom.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum aligned with each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for learning and play.
• Partner with parents to support child care and education goals.
• Support center success with enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer (preferred)

ECE experience 2-3y

Bachelor's in ECE

State qualifications willingness

CPR and First Aid

Computer use

Physical ability

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to inspire confidence in young learners and partner with families. You will lead, coach, and mentor teachers; implement the curriculum; create a safe, nurturing classroom; and engage with parents to support enrollment and quality care.

The role requires strong customer service, state qualifications, CDA or NAEYC candidacy, and CPR/First Aid. Benefits include discounted child care, health benefits, and employee assistance programs.