Teacher at West Hempfield Elementary School

KinderCare Education; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Health benefits

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Work discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Education is seeking a Teacher to support out-of-school time programs for elementary-age children on school grounds. You will lead, coach and mentor fellow teachers, implement the curriculum, and partner with parents to provide the best care and education.

The role emphasizes creating a safe, nurturing environment, collaborating with center staff to meet enrollment and engagement goals, and building positive relationships with families, licensing authorities and community partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Meet state qualifications or willingness to obtain them.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that aligns with each child’s needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner and connect with parents to ensure the best care and education for children.
• Support center success by collaborating with staff to achieve enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

When you join Champions, you’ll be supporting hardworking families and elementary‑aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds. Whether you’re partnering with administrators to bring our programs to their district, or buddying up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up, you’ll be leading the way toward inspired learning.

When you join our team as a Teacher you will:

• 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

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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

Our benefits meet you where you are.

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• … and much more.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.