What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Career Educator position at KinderCare Education?
About Us
Futures start here, where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born.
At KinderCare Learning Companies, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families.
Our Mission
We build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share.
Our Team
- We have dedicated and passionate humans who care about helping kids reach their highest potential.
- You'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility.
Job Description: Teacher
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits to support our employees:
- Discounted child care benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too).
- Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
- Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities.
About KinderCare Learning Companies
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're 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.
