Teacher at South Belt Elementary

KinderCare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated lead teacher in Houston to mentor fellow teachers and deliver our curriculum with attention to each child’s unique needs. You will foster a safe, nurturing classroom environment and actively partner with families to support development and engagement.

With emphasis on enrollment and accreditation goals, you will collaborate with center staff, licensors, and community partners while delivering strong customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and mentoring teachers.
• Preferred CDA credential or ongoing candidacy with NAEYC.
• Commitment to child safety and development standards.
• Ability to coordinate with licensing authorities and program partners.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor teachers in your classroom and provide feedback.
• Implement curriculum while adapting to each child’s needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to support child development and engagement.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and partners.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Curriculum implementation

Safe environment creation

Parent & family engagement

Enrollment & accreditation support

Community & licensing relations

Customer service & multitasking

English communication

CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy

State trainer (preferred)

ECE experience (2-3 years)

Willingness to obtain state-specific资格

CPR & First Aid readiness

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

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