Lead Teacher at Symmes Elementary

About the role

At Champions (part of KinderCare Learning Companies), you’ll support hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, directly on school grounds. Whether you’re partnering with administrators to bring programs to their district or working one-on-one with students to foster inspired learning, you’ll lead the way in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

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 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.

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2-3 years of Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain them.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to make physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your whole family.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family (including pets).
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts on work necessities like cell phones.
• Additional benefits tailored to support work-life integration.