Senior Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to join our classroom team in Delaware. You will lead and mentor staff, implement the KinderCare curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing space where children can explore and learn.

You will build strong partnerships with families and work with center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals. The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate practice, and collaboration with licensing authorities and community

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active 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
• 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

Organization

Multi-tasking

Active CDA credential

NAEYC candidacy (preferred)

State trainer (preferred)

Early childhood exp. 2-3 yrs

Bachelor’s in ECE (preferred)

CPR/First Aid (preferred)

English communication

Education

CDA Credential (active)

NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to join our classroom team in Delaware. You will lead and mentor staff, implement the KinderCare curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing space where children can explore and learn.

You will build strong partnerships with families and work with center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals. The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate practice, and collaboration with licensing authorities and community