Teachers at SDPOA Childcare Center

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with the implementation of KinderCare's curriculum and State Pre-K requirements, 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 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
• Meet state specific Pre-K guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, 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

• Passport to the world: We value diversity and inclusion in all its forms. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and heard.
• Passionate about learning: We believe that every child has the potential to learn and grow. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for all children.
• Passionate about teaching: We believe that every teacher has the potential to make a difference in the lives of children. We are committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for our teachers.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Range of pay: $25.00 - $28.00 hourly
• In the state of Minnesota, an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked is provided through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.
• Discounted child care benefits
• Breath easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones

Pay

Range of pay: $25.00 - $28.00 hourly

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of both the child and the family.