Teacher at Anastasia Elementary

KinderCare Learning Companies; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 21,972 - 29,687; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies in Long Branch, NJ invites passionate educators to join our team as classroom leaders. You will mentor and support teachers while ensuring the implementation of KinderCare's curriculum tailored to each child's unique needs. Creating a nurturing environment for children and collaborating with parents is at the heart of this role.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, outstanding customer service skills, and CPR/First Aid Certification. Enjoy various benefits including discounted child care, health coverage, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• Approved state trainer is preferred.
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum for children.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

CPR and First Aid Certification

Read, write, understand, and speak English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

When you join Champions, you’ll be supporting hardworking families and elementary‑aged kids during out‑of‑school time, on school grounds. Whether you’re partnering with administrators to bring our programs to their district, or buddying up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up, you’ll be leading the way toward inspired learning.

Job duties

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum 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 connect with parents, with a 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 an active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet 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, 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

Range of pay $15.95 - $21.55 Hourly

Benefits

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• … and much more.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.