Senior Teacher at State College KinderCare
About the role
The Sr. Teacher position at KinderCare Learning Companies involves leading the implementation of KinderCare's curriculum, mentoring less experienced teachers, creating a safe and nurturing environment, partnering with parents, and supporting center success.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 6 months of center-based ECE Experience
- Maintain the state-specific requirement to supervise children alone in a classroom setting
- 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
Qualifications
- Meet & maintain the state-specific requirement to supervise children alone in a classroom setting
- 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
Skills
- Ability to lead and mentor teachers
- Strong organizational and customer service skills
- Physical stamina and ability to interact with children
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
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
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Schedule
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Company Information
KinderCare Learning Companies is 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. We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast.
Job Posting End Date
2026-08-27