Teachers at University City KinderCare

KinderCare•University City, MO

About The Position

Teachers at University City KinderCare implement KinderCare's curriculum in ways that meet each child's unique needs and create safe, nurturing environments where children can 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, colleagues, licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. KinderCare offers investment in teachers' careers and recognizes their commitment to children and families.

Requirements

Outstanding customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or be willing to obtain them.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
Ability to assume low-level postures to maintain physical and visual contact with children.
Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

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 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.