Teacher at Salem Elementary School

KinderCare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking an experienced lead teacher in Fredericksburg, VA to mentor peers, implement our curriculum with attention to each child’s needs, and create a safe, nurturing classroom where children learn through play. You will partner with families to support optimal development and collaborate with center staff to drive enrollment and accreditation goals.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple situations.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to interact with families professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a busy center.
• Commitment to high-quality early childhood education and safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
• 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
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Active CDA Credential

Approved state trainer

CPR and First Aid Certification

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