Lead Teacher & Mentor — Shape Confident Learners

KinderCare Learning Companies; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide classrooms and mentor colleagues in a supportive, child-centered environment. You will implement our curriculum, foster a safe and engaging setting, connect with families, and collaborate with center staff to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals while promoting high-quality early education.

We value teamwork, professional growth, and commitment to children’s development, with benefits including discounted child care and

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy.
• State trainer certification preferred.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Meet state-specific qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors.
• English communication with children and 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 to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center’s success by collaborating with staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer certification (preferred)

CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide classrooms and mentor colleagues in a supportive, child-centered environment. You will implement our curriculum, foster a safe and engaging setting, connect with families, and collaborate with center staff to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals while promoting high-quality early education.

We value teamwork, professional growth, and commitment to children’s development, with benefits including discounted child care and