Teachers at Ann Arbor KinderCare

KinderCare•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

Teachers at KinderCare implement the company’s curriculum in ways that reflect each child’s unique needs and create safe, nurturing environments where children can play and learn. They partner with parents to provide quality care and education, support center goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, and build positive relationships with families, colleagues, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. KinderCare offers career investment and support for teachers as they contribute to children’s learning and development.

Requirements

Meet state-specific qualifications for the role, or be willing to obtain them.
Have CPR and First Aid Certification, or be willing to obtain it.
Have outstanding customer service skills.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
Be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
Be able to assume low-level postures to allow physical and visual contact with children.
Be able to see and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage in physical activity with children.
Be able 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.