What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teachers and Teacher Assistants Wanted! position at KinderCare Learning Centers?
Are you passionate about educating little minds? Looking for a vibrant, creative, and experienced preschool teacher to join our team at KinderCare! We are a leading early childhood education center that has been providing exceptional care and education for children for over 50 years. Our ideal candidate is passionate about teaching, loves working with children, and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
- Provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child.
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive and inclusive community.
- Communicate effectively with parents and families to provide regular updates on their child's progress.
Qualifications:
- Must be DCFS teacher qualified with at least 12 Early Childhood college credits. Transcripts required.
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
- Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain (We partner with TeachStone to provide the CDA at no cost to our teachers! More info here: https://kcestore.teachstone.com/cda-for-klc/)
- 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
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A chance to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families.
- Paid training and credentialing!
- No Weekends!
- 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, PerksAtWork
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.40 - $16.35 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16
