Teachers at KinderCare at Middletown

KinderCare•Middletown, NJ

About The Position

Teachers at KinderCare at Middletown 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, and work with center staff and leadership to support goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. The role also involves cultivating positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. KinderCare says it invests in teachers’ careers and rewards their commitment to children and families. The position requires strong customer service and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and situations, and the ability to meet applicable state qualifications or obtain CPR and First Aid certification. Teachers must be able to lift at least 40 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, assume low-level postures to maintain physical and visual contact with children, and see and hear well enough to keep children safe and participate in activities with them. English reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills are required for communication with children and parents. The listed pay is $17.00 per hour. Benefits include discounted child care, medical, dental, and vision coverage, employee assistance programs, health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts on work necessities such as cell phones.

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.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
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 meets 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 related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.