Teachers at Prior Lake KinderCare

KinderCare • Prior Lake, MN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Teachers at Prior Lake KinderCare implement KinderCare’s curriculum in a way that meets each child’s unique needs and create a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn. They partner with parents to provide high-quality care and education, support center goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, and build positive relationships with families, coworkers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. The role involves supporting children’s development and education every day in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role, or be willing to obtain them.
• Have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.
• Be able to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Be physically able to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Be able to assume low-level postures to maintain physical and visual contact with children.
• Be able to see and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage in physical activity with them.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• 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 support 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, 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.
• A $3.00 per hour premium on classroom hours worked in Minnesota, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Compensation Support Program.

What This Job Offers

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