Teacher at Washington Elementary

KinderCare; Mount Vernon (IA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KinderCare in Mount Vernon, IA seeks a Lead Teacher to mentor peers, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing learning environment for children. You will engage with families to support the child’s growth and partner with staff to drive enrollment and quality outcomes.

Preferred CDA credential, Bachelor’s in ECE, and CPR/First Aid; ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in indoor/outdoor settings are required. English communication with families is essential.

Formación

• Active CDA Credential or candidacy per typical Early Childhood Education standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• State-specific qualifications or willingness to obtain them.

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• Abl e to lift minimum of 40 pounds, indoors or outdoors
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Customer service

Educación

CDA Credential

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

First Aid/CPR

Descripción del empleo

• 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