Teacher - Career Educator

OMAHA, NEPosted 16 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from KinderCare Learning Companies

• Job overview

  The Teacher - Career Educator role at KinderCare Learning Companies focuses on leading and mentoring teachers while providing high-quality early childhood education to support children's development and family engagement.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The teacher will lead and mentor less experienced teachers, implement curriculum tailored to each child's needs, create a safe learning environment, partner with parents, support center goals, and cultivate relationships with families and community partners.

• Compensation and benefits

  Benefits include discounted child care, medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth, health and wellness programs, paid time off, and various discounts.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have outstanding customer service and organizational skills, an active Child Development Associate Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy, preferably 2-3 years of early childhood education experience, a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, state qualifications or willingness to obtain them, CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, and physical ability to engage with children.

• Work environment and culture

  KinderCare emphasizes a supportive, passionate community focused on helping children reach their potential, with a collaborative environment involving teachers, staff, and leadership.

• Company information

  KinderCare Learning Companies is a leading early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, operating over 2,000 sites across 40 states and the District of Columbia, committed to high-quality child care for diverse families.

• Job location and travel

  The job is based at KinderCare centers nationwide, offering dynamic work environments in diverse communities across the U.S.

• Unique job features

  The role offers the opportunity to work in a research-backed, accredited, and customizable early education program with a strong mission to support families and children nationwide.

Company overview

KinderCare Learning Companies is a leading provider of early childhood education and care in the United States. They operate a network of childcare centers that offer educational programs for children from six weeks to 12 years old. The company generates revenue through tuition fees paid by families and partnerships with employers who provide childcare benefits to their employees. Founded in 1969, KinderCare has grown to become one of the largest and most respected names in the industry, emphasizing a commitment to high-quality education and care.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in early childhood education, highlighting your ability to implement curriculum tailored to individual children's needs and your skills in creating safe, nurturing learning environments.

• Showcase leadership qualities by detailing any experience mentoring or coaching less experienced teachers, as this role requires leading and modeling behaviors in the classroom.

• Highlight your customer service skills and organizational abilities, demonstrating how you effectively manage multiple tasks and collaborate with parents, staff, and community partners to support center goals.

• Apply through multiple platforms including KinderCare Learning Companies' official corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right recruiters.

• Connect with current employees in the education or center leadership divisions at KinderCare Learning Companies on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers such as complimenting their commitment to early childhood education or asking about their experience with the KinderCare curriculum and company culture.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'early childhood education,' 'curriculum implementation,' 'mentoring teachers,' 'customer service,' and 'CPR and First Aid Certification' to increase the chances of passing automated screenings.

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