Be part of something amazing in 2024 with KinderCare!

Now hiring Preschool Teachers and Assistant Director for our Fenton MO Center!

Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow! They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.

As a member of our teaching staff, you will:

Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children

Support your center’s success by partnering 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

Implement KCE’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child

The benefits our career professionals enjoy:

Substantial pay increases after one year

Medical, dental and vision

Childcare benefit

Paid time off

Education assistance and NEW tuition reimbursement of up to $1500 per year for full-time or $750 per year for part-time staff!

Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match

Qualifications - Desired Skills and Experience:

18 years of age

High School Diploma or equivalent, AND...

Child Development Associate Certification OR 12 months Experience in a Childcare Center and 6 college semester hours

State background check

CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.

Ability 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.

All center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the role. Our highest priority at KinderCare has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible.

We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.

KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.90 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare Center: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person