Lead Teacher at North Elementary

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. Joining Champions means supporting hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom
• Model behaviors and provide feedback
• 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

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Affirmed state trainer (preferred)
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Be able to make 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

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Affirmed state trainer (preferred)
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Be able to make 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

Skills

• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Parental Engagement
• Curriculum Implementation
• Child Safety
• Physical Activity
• Communication

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too.)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones

Pay

Range of pay: $16.70 - $21.75 hourly

Schedule

Indoor or outdoor work environment, lifting minimum of 40 pounds, and working with children.