Teacher at The Da Vinci Academy

About the position

At KinderCare Learning Companies, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. As a Teacher at Champions, you will support hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds. You will lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers, implement KinderCare's curriculum, create a safe and nurturing environment, and partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children. You will also support your center's success by partnering with staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while cultivating positive relationships with families, teachers, and community contacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum 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 and connect 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
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Approved state trainer (preferred)
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• 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
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Nice-to-haves

• Approved state trainer

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Access to health and wellness programs
• Paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones