Teacher - Career Educator

KinderCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to mentor junior staff and deliver our curriculum while tailoring activities to meet each child’s individual needs. You will create a safe, nurturing space for play and learning and actively engage with families to support developmental milestones.

In this role, you will collaborate with center leadership to promote enrollment, accreditation and family engagement, while fostering strong professional relationships with colleagues, state agencies and

Qualifications

• Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy (or willingness to pursue)
• 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
• Meet state qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• Read, write, understand, and speak English fluently to communicate with children and families

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 where children can play and learn
• Partner with parents to support child care and education
• Support center success by collaborating with staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or 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