Assistant Teacher at Ross Elementary School

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:

• Education and/or experience in early childhood education or related field.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Experience in program development and implementation.
• Experience in working with families and community partnerships.

Skills

Skills Required:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• 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.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health support.
• Health and wellness programs to help you feel great and thrive.
• Paid time off to balance work and life.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

Pay

Range of pay: $18.00 - $20.70 hourly

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of both you and your family.