Specialized PreK Lead Teacher at Middlebelt Road KinderCare

KinderCare; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking an early childhood educator to implement the curriculum and State Pre-K requirements while creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn through play.

You will partner with parents, collaborate with center staff and leadership, and help drive enrollment, accreditation, and family engagement while building warm relationships with families and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood care and education.
• CDA credential or equivalent state Pre-K eligibility.
• Ability to communicate with children and parents in English.

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare curriculum and Pre-K standards.
• Partner with parents to support child development.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve enrollment and engagement goals.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English communication

Education

CDA Credential

Tools

Computer proficiency

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