Specialized Pre K Lead Teacher at Village Boulevard KinderCare

KinderCare; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a dedicated childcare professional to implement its curriculum and state Pre-K requirements. The role focuses on creating a safe, nurturing environment, while partnering with families to support each child's development.

The ideal candidate will hold an active CDA Credential or eligibility for NAEYC/Pre-K candidacy, meet state guidelines, and communicate effectively with parents in English.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Active CDA Credential or eligibility for NAEYC and state Pre-K candidacy.
• Knowledge of state Pre-K guidelines for the role.
• Ability to use a computer with basic proficiency and maintain visual contact with children.
• Ability to assume low postures to engage with children while maintaining safety.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare's curriculum and State Pre-K requirements, creating a safe, nurturing environment for each child.
• Partner and communicate with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support the center’s success by collaborating with staff and leadership to raise enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

CDA credential/NAEYC/Pre-K candidacy

Pre-K guidelines knowledge

English communication

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