Senior Teacher

KinderCare; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a Senior Teacher to lead classrooms and inspire young learners in our early childhood education programs. You will design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum, model best teaching practices, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities include ensuring a safe, nurturing environment, building strong family partnerships, observing and assessing children’s progress, and maintaining compliance with state and center standards.

Qualifications

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Model best teaching practices.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional growth.
• Establish a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Engage families to strengthen partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead developmentally appropriate curriculum across classrooms.
• Model best teaching practices for teachers and aides.
• Mentor and guide junior staff and student teachers.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
• Build strong family partnerships and regular communication.
• Observe and assess children’s progress and adapt activities.
• Maintain compliance with state and center standards.
• Collaborate with center leadership on program improvement.
• Foster an inclusive, growth-minded culture for children and staff.

Skills

Curriculum design

Mentoring

Classroom leadership

Observation & assessment

Family partnerships

Job description

KinderCare is seeking a Senior Teacher to lead classrooms and inspire young learners in our early childhood education programs. You will design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum, model best teaching practices, and mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe, nurturing environment, building strong family partnerships, observing and assessing children’s progress, and maintaining compliance with state and center standards. You’ll collaborate with center leadership on program improvement while supporting an inclusive, growth-minded culture for children and colleagues.