Lead Teacher & Mentor for Early Learners

KinderCare Education LLC; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental & vision

Employee assistance programs

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

Discounts on work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring for a Lead Teacher. You will lead and mentor teachers, deliver KinderCare curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing classroom. You will partner with families to ensure top-quality care and education for children.

The role supports center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while building strong relationships with licensing authorities and the community.

Qualifications

• Active CDA credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Meet state-specific qualifications or willingness to obtain.

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

English proficiency

Computer use

Physical ability

Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

State trainer certification (preferred)

2–3 years ECE experience (preferred)

Willingness to obtain state qualifications

CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring for a Lead Teacher. You will lead and mentor teachers, deliver KinderCare curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing classroom. You will partner with families to ensure top-quality care and education for children.

The role supports center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while building strong relationships with licensing authorities and the community.