Lead Teacher & Mentor in Early Education

KinderCare Education; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical & dental & vision

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring in the Pittsburgh area to guide and support young learners in high-quality early childhood education programs. You will lead classrooms, coach teachers, and implement our curriculum with sensitivity to each child's needs.

You'll partner with families, enrollments and center leadership to drive program quality, with a focus on safety, development, and community. A CDA or NAEYC candidacy and a relevant degree strengthen your candidacy, along with

Qualifications

• Must have active CDA credential or be pursuing NAEYC candidacy.
• 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 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor 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 communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring in the Pittsburgh area to guide and support young learners in high-quality early childhood education programs. You will lead classrooms, coach teachers, and implement our curriculum with sensitivity to each child's needs.

You'll partner with families, enrollments and center leadership to drive program quality, with a focus on safety, development, and community. A CDA or NAEYC candidacy and a relevant degree strengthen your candidacy, along with