Champions Lead Teacher
KinderCare Education
- Lanham, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
- 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, 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.
- 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)
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Meet state specific guidelines for the role
- Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
- Be able to make 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
- 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.