What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Team Lead - Early Years position at KinderCare Education?
About Us
KinderCare Learning Companies is a leader in early childhood education, offering a wide range of programs that cater to diverse communities from coast to coast. Our commitment to quality and excellence has earned us the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, making us the first and only early childhood education provider to receive this recognition.
Job Requirements
Key Requirements:
- Lead a team of educators in implementing the Crème Early Childhood Education program.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents, educators, and school administrators.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with the Director of Quality and Education to develop and implement curriculum.
- Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for team members.
- Support educators in staying current with educational trends and relevant research.
- Ensure the effective implementation of the Crème curriculum through collaboration with educators to train, observe, and review lesson plans.
- Monitor and assess the quality of educational programs, providing constructive feedback to educators.
Qualifications:
- At least two years of experience in early childhood education, with a proven track record of leadership.
- Meet state-specific credentials/guidelines for the role.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards, licensing requirements, early childhood development, and educational best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, 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 families.