Teacher

KinderCare Learning Companies · Fort Wayne, IN · 4 wk ago

On-siteEducationFull-time

About the role

KinderCare Learning Companies is 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 including KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. Joining Champions means supporting hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds.

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

Customer service skills
Organizational skills
Multi-tasking and handling multiple situations effectively
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or NAEYC candidacy
Approved state trainer
Early Childhood Education Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
Physical ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
Ability to communicate in English

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

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.