Teachers at Candlewood 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 research-backed, accredited curriculum, create a safe and nurturing classroom environment, and partner with families to support each child’s growth. You’ll work alongside passionate educators in centers across 40 states, contributing to a mission that ensures every family has access to high-quality child care.

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 with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center’s success by collaborating with 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 effectively.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain them.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• 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 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.