Teacher Career Educator

KinderCare; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is hiring a lead teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education in Milpitas, CA. You will mentor assistants, implement our curriculum with attention to each child’s needs, and create a safe, nurturing classroom environment to support learning through play.

You will partner with families and center staff to promote enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement, while building strong relationships with licensing authorities and partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills; ability to multi-task.
• Active CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy; willing to obtain state trainer certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Meet state qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift 40 pounds; work indoors or outdoors.
• English speaking for communication with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor teachers in the classroom and model positive behaviors.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum tailored to each child’s needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to support child development and family engagement.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

CPR/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