Lead Teachers at St. Charles KinderCare
About The Position
As a Lead Teacher at KinderCare, you will lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom, model behaviors, and provide feedback. You will implement KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that meet each child’s unique needs and create a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn. The role involves partnering with parents to provide excellent care and education, supporting center goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, and cultivating 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 multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
- Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meeting NAEYC candidacy requirements.
- Meet state-specific qualifications for the role.
- Ability to use a computer, 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.
- CPR and First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced classroom teachers; 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 related to 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, including pets.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
