Teacher - Career Educator at Candlewood KinderCare - Be Part of , Childcare Discounts

Teacher - Career Educator at Candlewood Kinder Care - Be Part of a Great Team, Excellent Childcare Discounts at Kinder Care Education summary:

Position for an early childhood Teacher/Career Educator at a Kinder Care center responsible for implementing curriculum, creating a safe nurturing environment, mentoring less experienced teachers, and partnering with families and staff to support center goals. Requires CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy (or willingness to obtain state qualifications), CPR/First Aid, and physical ability to work with young children; preferred qualifications include an early childhood degree and 2–3 years of experience.

Offers employee benefits including childcare discounts, medical/dental/vision, PTO, and professional development in a large accredited childcare organization.

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At Kinder Care Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s Kinder Care Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you’ll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you’ll never be alone. You’ll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do.

The best part? Seeing the positive impact you’re making on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing that your work matters. 

When you join our team as a Teacher you will:

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement Kinder Care'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, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your center’s success; 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

Required

Skills and Experience:

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Approved state trainer (preferred)
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the…