Assistant Teacher at Grandview College Preparatory Academy

About the role

KinderCare Learning Companies is 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 including KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. Our mission is to build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share.

Responsibilities

• Support hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds.
• Partner with administrators to bring our programs to their district.
• Buddy up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• 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

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification preferred.

Skills

Skills Needed:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of child development theories and practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your whole family.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family (and pets).
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
• Access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

Pay

Range of pay: $18.47 - $21.25 hourly.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs and the needs of the children you care for.