Lead Teacher & Mentor - Nurture Young Learners

KinderCare; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers, deliver the KinderCare curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing learning environment for children. You will partner with families to provide high-quality care and education and support center goals around enrollment and accreditation.

Join our team where Child Development Excellence, equity, and community impact drive daily work.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred)
• Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy
• CPR/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

English communication

Early childhood knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

CPR/First Aid

NAEYC candidacy

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers, deliver the KinderCare curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing learning environment for children. You will partner with families to provide high-quality care and education and support center goals around enrollment and accreditation.

Join our team where Child Development Excellence, equity, and community impact drive daily work.