Teacher at Academy International

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families.

Join Our Team as a Teacher

We're shaping the future in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide by providing high-quality child care and education to families.

As a teacher at Champions, you'll be supporting hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds.

You will:

• 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.

Requirements

We're looking for candidates with:

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• An 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.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• The ability 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.
• The ability to read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

Our Benefits Meet You Where You Are

We're dedicated to supporting our employees' integration of work and life:

- We offer discounted child care benefits for your whole family.

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too).

- Employee assistance programs to support your mental health and personal growth.

- Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

About Us

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia.

We believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live.

Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.