After School Teacher at Sierra Vista Elementary School

KinderCare • Sierra Vista, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The After School Teacher supports elementary-aged children and working families during out-of-school time on school grounds. The teacher leads, coaches, and mentors less experienced teachers, models behaviors, and provides feedback. They implement KinderCare’s curriculum to meet each child’s unique needs and create a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn. The role partners with parents to provide high-quality care and education and works with center staff and leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals. The teacher also builds positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Requirements

• Possess an active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or be willing to obtain them.
• Be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Be able to assume low-level postures to maintain 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.

Nice To Haves

• Approved state trainer.
• 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in the classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with each child’s unique needs.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families, including pets.
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed