Senior Teacher at Maple Valley KinderCare

About the role

When you join our team as a Sr. Teacher you will:

• Lead the implementation of KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• 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

Required Skills and Experience

• 1 Year of center-based ECE Experience
• Meet & maintain the state-specific requirement to supervise children alone in a classroom setting
• 30 hours STARS course
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Able to see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• 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
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors

Pay

Range of pay $20.60 - $25.30 Hourly

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