Assistant Preschool Teacher

Summary

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 theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you’ll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you’ll never be alone. You’ll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you’re making on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing that your work matters.
When you join our team as a Teacher we will:

• 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
• Company provides automatic annual merit increases or bonuses

Duties

Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success. When you join our team as an Assistant Teacher we will: • 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 you journey continues with us When you join our team as an Assistant 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 • CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain • Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain • 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 parents in English

Requirements

Over the age of 18 and meet all state requirements for the position
Pass a Background Check
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

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education experience
CDA

Benefits

Our benefits meet you where you are.We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported withdiscounted child carebenefits. - Breathe easy withmedical, dental, and visionbenefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth withemployee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access tohealth and wellness programs, paid time offanddiscountsfor work necessities, such as cell phones.
- … and much more.