Teacher Pathway at Alaqua Lakes KinderCare

About the role

At KinderCare Learning Companies—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 for families through KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. As a Teacher, you’ll directly support children and their education every day, experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with shaping young minds. You’ll work alongside a dedicated, passionate team who care deeply about helping kids reach their highest potential. The impact you make on the lives of young learners and their families will be both visible and meaningful.

Responsibilities

• 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 by partnering 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.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain them.
• 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.

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.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• Additional benefits tailored to support work-life integration.

KinderCare Learning Companies operates research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers 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.