Teachers (Recruiting Coordinator Use Only)

KinderCare; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in West Des Moines seeks a Teacher to deliver our curriculum in a way that meets the unique needs of each child, while creating a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.

You will partner with parents to support children's care and education, and collaborate with center staff to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. You will build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• 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.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Invest in you and your career at KinderCare as you create a world-class experience in our classrooms

Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us

When you join our team as a Teacher you will:

• 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
• 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