Lead Teacher: Mentor, Inspire & Shape Young Learners

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Work-related discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor staff, implement age-appropriate curriculum, and create a safe, engaging learning environment for children. You will collaborate with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement.

The role requires strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills, plus CDA or NAEYC candidacy and 2–3 years ECE experience.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to multi-task 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.
• 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

Communication in English

Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

State trainer (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor staff, implement age-appropriate curriculum, and create a safe, engaging learning environment for children. You will collaborate with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement.

The role requires strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills, plus CDA or NAEYC candidacy and 2–3 years ECE experience.