Teacher at Woodcrest Elementary

KinderCare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Riverside, CA is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to lead and mentor teachers, implementing the center's curriculum while addressing each child’s unique needs. You will create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn and partner with parents to provide outstanding care and education.

You will support center success by collaborating with staff on enrollment and accreditation goals, and you will build strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing

Qualifications

• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.

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
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English communication

Education

CDA Credential / NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness)

2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience (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