Teacher at KIPP Shine Prep

KinderCare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Houston, TX seeks a lead teacher to mentor staff, implement the center’s curriculum, and create a nurturing, safe classroom where children learn through play. You will partner with parents to support development and engage with licensing bodies and community partners to strengthen the program.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring every child’s safety and growth.

Qualifications

• Customer service excellence and strong organizational abilities are expected.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a child-centered setting.
• Commitment to creating a safe, engaging learning environment for young children.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom and provide feedback.
• Deliver KinderCare curriculums aligned to each child’s needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Collaborate with parents to support child development and family involvement.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and community partners.
• Demonstrate outstanding service and multi-task effectively in daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

CDA Credential (preferred)

CPR & First Aid Certification (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