Senior Teacher for Lancaster KinderCare

About the role

At KinderCare Learning Companies—the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award—you’ll join a team that shapes confident learners and builds lasting friendships. As a Sr. Teacher, you’ll directly support children and their education every day, working alongside a dedicated, passionate village of educators who care deeply about helping kids reach their highest potential. You’ll experience the trials and triumphs of early education while making a positive impact on young learners and their families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of KinderCare's curriculum, tailoring it to 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 to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center’s success by collaborating with 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 early childhood education (ECE) experience.
• Meet and maintain state-specific requirements to supervise children alone in a classroom setting.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Able to see and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage in physical activity with them.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.

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.
• Access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts on work necessities like cell phones.
• Additional benefits tailored to support work-life integration.

KinderCare Learning Companies operates research-backed, accredited programs in over 2,000 sites across 40 states and the District of Columbia. We’re expanding to meet the needs of diverse families, work environments, and communities nationwide, ensuring every family has access to high-quality child care.