Teacher at Edy Ridge Elementary

KinderCare; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare seeks an experienced early childhood leader to guide teachers, implement a standards-based curriculum, and nurture a safe, educational environment.

You will partner with families and center staff to meet enrollment and accreditation goals, while maintaining strong customer service and organizational excellence in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Lead, coach and mentor teachers; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum with consideration for each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to support children’s care and education.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and partners.
• Excellent customer service, strong organization, and multitasking abilities.
• CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy in progress; CPR/First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff to deliver high-quality early childhood education.
• Foster a safe, enriching classroom environment for all children.
• Collaborate with families and center leadership to meet enrollment and accreditation goals.
• Engage with licensing authorities and community partners as needed.
• Provide outstanding service and maintain organized, efficient operations.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Engage with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential (preferred)

Job description

• 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
• 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 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