Lead Teachers at North Arlington Hts KinderCare

KinderCare • North Arlington, NJ

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About The Position

Lead Teachers at North Arlington Hts KinderCare help children learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. The role leads, coaches, and mentors less experienced teachers, models appropriate behaviors, and provides feedback. Lead Teachers implement KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that meet each child’s unique needs, partner with parents to provide quality care and education, and work with center staff and leadership toward goals for enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. The position also builds positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

The role requires customer service, organization, multitasking, communication in English, and the ability to use a computer and meet physical requirements for working with children. Compensation is listed at $16.85–$21.60 per hour. In Illinois, hourly employees at centers participating in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant receive a 15% premium in addition to the stated pay range.

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Possess an active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role.
• CPR and First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to make physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to 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’ families and 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.
• For hourly employees at participating Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant centers, a 15% premium in addition to the listed pay range.

What This Job Offers

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