Senior Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to lead and mentor teachers in the classroom, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. You will partner with parents and center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement while building strong relationships with families, teachers, and community partners.

This role requires strong customer service, organizational skills, and a commitment to high-quality care and

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
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow 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

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential (Active)

State trainer approval (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to lead and mentor teachers in the classroom, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. You will partner with parents and center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement while building strong relationships with families, teachers, and community partners.

This role requires strong customer service, organizational skills, and a commitment to high-quality care and