Teachers at 71st Street 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 Teacher, you’ll implement our curriculum, create a safe and nurturing classroom environment, and partner with parents to support each child’s unique needs. You’ll also collaborate with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement while cultivating positive relationships with families, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Every day, you’ll directly impact children’s education and experience the trials and triumphs of teaching, all while being part of a passionate, dedicated team. Your work will matter, and you’ll see the positive difference you make in the lives of young learners and their families.

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare’s curriculum in a way that meets the unique needs of each child
• 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 working with staff and leadership to achieve enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Assume postures in low levels to maintain physical and visual contact with children, ensuring their safety
• Engage in physical activity with children as part of daily interactions

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task 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 see and hear well enough to keep children safe
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents

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