Teacher

Jobtailor; Hardwick (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Massachusetts is seeking an Early Childhood Education professional to lead, mentor, and implement tailored curricula for young learners. You will create a safe, nurturing environment and partner with families to support children's growth.

You will collaborate with center staff on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals, building strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education and mentoring others.
• Strong communication with families, staff and licensing bodies.
• Ability to implement curriculum and adapt to children's needs.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in the classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum according to each child's unique needs
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Partner and connect with parents to provide the best care and education
• Support center success by partnering with center staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Support elementary-aged children during out-of-school time on school grounds

Skills

Coaching & Mentoring

Relationship Building

Multi-tasking

Effective Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy preferred

Job description

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in the classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum according to each child's unique needs
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Partner and connect with parents to provide the best care and education
• Support center success by partnering with center staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Support elementary-aged children during out-of-s\'chool time on school grounds

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meeting NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Approved state trainer preferred
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience preferred
• Bachelor\'s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
• Able to 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education, with a focus on implementing tailored curricula and fostering a safe, nurturing environment for children. Strong ability to build relationships with families and collaborate with staff to achieve educational and engagement goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• Early Childhood Education Experience
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Outstanding Customer Service Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Early Childhood Education
• Curriculum Implementation
• Child Safety Practices
• Enrollment Management
• Accreditation Support

Soft Skills

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Relationship Building
• Multi-tasking
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

• NAEYC Candidacy Requirements
• State Licensing Authorities
• Community Engagement
• Family Partnerships