Early HeadStart Teacher at Laveen KinderCare

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.

Responsibilities

• Support children's education daily
• Experience the challenges and joys of working with children
• Work in a supportive environment with a team of dedicated professionals

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC and state Pre-K candidacy requirements
• Meet state specific Pre-K guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• 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

Qualifications

• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tasking ability
• CDA Credential or equivalent certification
• State-specific Pre-K guidelines
• Physical abilities to interact with children
• English language proficiency

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your family
• Breath easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones

Pay

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. Our pay meets the needs of our employees and their families.

Schedule

Our schedules vary based on the location and program type, but we strive to provide flexible hours to accommodate your lifestyle.