Lead Teacher & Mentor: Inspire Young Learners

KinderCare Education LLC; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs; paid PTO

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor a team while delivering the KinderCare curriculum and ensuring every child has a safe, engaging learning experience.

In this role, you will collaborate with families and center staff, support enrollment and accreditation goals, and foster community connections to promote high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations 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.
• Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Be able to make physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

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

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer (preferred)

Early Childhood Education Experience

Bachelor's degree in ECE

CPR & First Aid

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor a team while delivering the KinderCare curriculum and ensuring every child has a safe, engaging learning experience.

In this role, you will collaborate with families and center staff, support enrollment and accreditation goals, and foster community connections to promote high-quality early childhood education.