Teachers at Toms River KinderCare

KinderCare • Toms River, NJ

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About The Position

Teachers at Toms River KinderCare implement KinderCare’s curriculum to meet each child’s individual needs and create a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn. They partner with parents to provide high-quality care and education, and collaborate with center staff and leadership to support center goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. The role also involves building positive relationships with families, colleagues, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

KinderCare offers career investment and support, recognizing teachers’ contributions to children and families. The position requires meeting state-specific qualifications or being willing to obtain them, as well as CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it. Teachers must be able to lift at least 40 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, engage physically with children, and communicate in English with children and parents.

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role, or be willing to obtain them.
• Have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• 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, 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 each child’s unique needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Work 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 supporting mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

What This Job Offers

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