Teachers at University Place KinderCare

KinderCare • University Place, WA

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About The Position

As a Teacher at KinderCare Learning Companies, you will support children’s education and development by implementing KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that meet each child’s unique needs. You will create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn, and partner with parents to provide children with high-quality care and education. You will also collaborate with center staff and leadership to support goals involving enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while building positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

KinderCare describes its teachers and center staff as central to its work and offers career investment and support as teachers contribute to children’s and families’ experiences. The role requires meeting state-specific qualifications, or a willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification, along with the ability to perform the physical and communication tasks needed to keep children safe and engaged.

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 allow 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 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 achieve 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.

What This Job Offers

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