School District Lead Teacher at Springdale Rd.

About the role

At KinderCare Learning Companies, 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 for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. You'll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do.

What we offer

• Invest in you and your career at KinderCare as you create a world-class experience in our classrooms
• Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us by remaining competitive with school district pay guidelines

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging lesson plans that align with school district standards
• Work directly with the school district as needed to continuously improve curriculum implementation
• Maintain a positive and structured learning environment with supervision and safety being of top priority
• Regularly monitor student progress through observation and document developmental milestones by using district specific assessment tools
• Build strong relationships with families and caregivers through regular communication, including parent-teacher conferences, progress reports and updates on classroom activities
• Provide targeted support to individual students or small groups based on their needs, differentiating instruction to ensure all children are challenged and engaged
• Collaborate with peers to share best practices, plan integrated activities and support the overall learning community

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Meet and maintain the school district requirement for a Pre-K Lead Teacher as outlined in the program's guidance
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• 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

Pay

• Range of pay $57,378.00 - $61,500.00 Salary
• In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your family
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones