Specialized Lead Pre K Teacher at Gibson KinderCare

KinderCare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Albuquerque, NM seeks a dedicated early childhood educator to implement curriculum aligned with State Pre-K requirements and provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for children. You will partner with parents to support their children's growth and collaborate with center staff to meet enrollment and accreditation goals.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, organizational skills, and adherence to licensing standards, with a focus on building positive relationships

Qualifications

• Customer service and organizational skills required.
• Must hold active CDA credential or meet NAEYC/state Pre-K candidacy.
• Knowledge of state Pre-K guidelines for the role.
• Ability to use a computer with basic proficiency and maintain safety.
• Ability to move and engage in physical activity with children.
• English reading/writing/speaking to communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum and state Pre-K requirements while addressing individual child needs.
• Partner and communicate with parents to support child care and education.
• Support center success with enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking ability

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

Pre-K guidelines knowledge

English communication with children/pe

Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy requirements

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare's curriculum, and State Pre-K requirements, 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 communicate with parents, in your 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

Required Skills and Experience

• 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 and state Pre-K candidacy requirements
• Meet state specific Pre-K guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• 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