Teacher at Ocean View Elementary School

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. Our mission is to build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share.

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
• Affirmed 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

• Range of pay: $14.50 - $19.60 hourly
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including discounted child care benefits, medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets), employee assistance programs, health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Mental health and personal growth support through employee assistance programs
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities

Schedule

Our schedule varies based on the specific location and role, but typically includes flexible hours to accommodate the needs of both children and families.

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Approved state trainer (preferred)
• Early Childhood Education Experience (2-3 years preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• State specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Physical abilities to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Pay

Range of pay: $14.50 - $19.60 hourly

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Mental health and personal growth support through employee assistance programs
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities