Specialized Pre K Lead Teacher

KinderCare; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Sterling Heights, MI seeks an early childhood teacher to implement the curriculum and state Pre-K requirements, creating a safe, nurturing learning environment. You will partner with parents to foster the best care and education for each child and support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork, and communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Active CDA Credential or eligible for NAEYC/state candidacy.
• Meet state Pre-K guidelines for the role.
• Able to use a computer and communicate with children/parents in English.
• Physically able to engage with children during activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare's curriculum and Pre-K requirements while tailoring to each child’s needs.
• Partner and communicate with parents to support the education and care of their children.
• Support center success by assisting with enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts, and partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC/state candidacy

Tools

Basic computer skills

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