Teacher at Coleman Place Elementary

About the role

At Champions (part of KinderCare Learning Companies), you’ll support hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, directly on school grounds. Whether partnering with administrators to bring programs to their district or working one-on-one with students to foster inspired learning, you’ll lead the way in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

Responsibilities

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

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Approved 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
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• 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

$14.50 - $19.60 hourly

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
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts on work necessities such as cell phones