Teacher at Tamarack Elementary School

KinderCare; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare Hillsboro is seeking a lead educator to mentor peers, implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, and create a nurturing classroom. This role emphasizes strong communication with families and collaboration with center leadership to support enrollment and accreditation goals.

The position requires ongoing engagement with children, families, and licensing authorities, and a commitment to high-quality early childhood education across indoor and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner and connect with parents to support the best care and education for their children.
• Support center success by collaborating with staff and leadership to meet enrollment, accreditation and engagement goals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
• English proficiency to communicate with children and parents in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor classroom staff.
• Implement curriculum tailored to each child’s needs.
• Partner with families and educators to support child development.
• Contribute to enrollment and accreditation efforts.
• Maintain strong relationships with external contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

CPR and 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