Teacher - Career Educator

KinderCare; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Castle Rock, CO seeks a dedicated lead teacher to guide a classroom, mentor peers, and deliver developmentally appropriate activities. You will implement our curriculum while adapting to each child’s unique needs and environment.

In this role you’ll collaborate with families to support child growth, engage with center leadership to meet enrollment targets, and foster partnerships with licensing bodies and the local community.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Active CDA Credential or working toward NAEYC candidacy.
• Willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum consistent with each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to share a common goal of quality care and education.
• Support center success by collaborating with staff and leadership on enrollment and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

CPR and First Aid Certification

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

• 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