Welcome To KinderCare Specialized Pre-K for 302145

KinderCare; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Commack, NY seeks a dedicated early childhood teacher to implement the curriculum and state Pre-K requirements, ensuring a safe, nurturing space for children to play and learn.

You will partner with families to deliver high-quality care and education, while collaborating with center staff to meet enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement goals.

Qualifications

• Possess active CDA Credential or meet NAEYC and state Pre-K candidacy requirements.
• Meet state Pre-K guidelines for the role.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare curriculum and State Pre-K requirements in a way that supports each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Collaborate with center staff and leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Computer skills

Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC/Pre-K candidacy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare's curriculum, and State Pre-K requirements, 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 communicate with parents, in your 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 and state Pre-K candidacy requirements
• Meet state specific Pre-K guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• 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