Teacher - Career Educator

KinderCare; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Westborough, MA seeks a dedicated lead teacher to mentor less experienced staff, model best practices, and implement our curriculum while meeting each child’s needs. You will create a safe, nurturing learning environment and actively engage families to support student growth.

You’ll collaborate with center staff and leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation and engagement, building strong relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners to

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills are required.
• Experience with early childhood education is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Bachelor’s in ECE or equivalent preferred; CDA credential considered.
• Willingness to meet state qualifications for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor teachers; model behaviors and give feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum to fit each child’s needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and play.
• Partner with parents to support best care and education for their children.
• Support center success; collaborate with staff and leadership on enrollment and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication with children/parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience

CDA Credential

CPR and First Aid Certification

NAEYC candidacy requirements

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