Lead Teacher at Upland 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. Joining us means supporting hardworking families and inspiring young minds.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom
- Model behaviors and provide feedback
- Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that meets the unique needs of each child
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
- Partner and connect with parents, fostering a shared commitment to their children's care and education
- Support your center’s success by working 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
- 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 skills
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or NAEYC candidacy requirements
- Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
- Early Childhood Education Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
- State specific qualifications for the role
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Computer proficiency
- Lifting capacity
- Physical and visual contact with children
- Communication in English
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
Pay
$19.45 - $25.35 hourly
Schedule
Indoor or outdoor work, depending on the location and role
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
Pay
$19.45 - $25.35 hourly
Schedule
Indoor or outdoor work, depending on the location and role
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.