Senior Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to guide and mentor classroom staff while delivering high-quality early childhood education. You will implement curriculum tailored to each child, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment and fostering strong partnerships with families.

Collaborating with center leadership, you will help achieve enrollment and accreditation goals, engage with licensing authorities, and build community partnerships to support center success.

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 to engage with children and ensure safety
• 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

CDA credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer

ECE experience 2-3y

Bachelors in ECE

Willing to obtain state quals

CPR First Aid

Lift 40 lbs

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to guide and mentor classroom staff while delivering high-quality early childhood education. You will implement curriculum tailored to each child, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment and fostering strong partnerships with families.

Collaborating with center leadership, you will help achieve enrollment and accreditation goals, engage with licensing authorities, and build community partnerships to support center success.