What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Childcare Teachers @ Capitol Drive East position at KinderCare Learning Companies?
We need Childcare Teachers like you to care for our Future Leaders!
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.
As a KLC educator, you'll be able to:
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
- Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
- Support your center’s success by partnering 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
- Implement KCE’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
KinderCare Learning Companies is in a giving mood too! As a member of our teaching staff, you'll receive:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Childcare benefit
- Paid time off Education assistance and new tuition reimbursement of up to $1500 per year for full-time employees or $750 per year for part-time employees!
- Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and Wellness programs (physical, emotional)
- 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match
- Fitness discounts, pet insurance and more
Qualifications - Desired Skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma OR for Certified Lead Teachers: Associates / Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or Child/Youth Development preferred
- Experience in a Childcare Center (1 year preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification or Early Childhood Certifications (preferred)
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. 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. Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.
All center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the role. Our highest priority at KinderCare has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.
KinderCare Education 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- childcare center: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $750 - $1,500
