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Form of workImagine YOURSELF as a PARTNER in a young child’s learning. What if YOU had an opportunity to do something meaningful every day to positively impact the FUTURE? Our teachers are the CORE of our company and are strong partners in children’s education and their future success.
At KinderCare, we partner with families to create meaningful experiences that meet the unique needs of every child. We believe that FAMILIES come FIRST. We have been putting families at the HEART of everything we do, for the past 50 years.
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make an IMPACT?
If you said yes, then you are in luck! KinderCare in Lone Tree is hiring teachers.. If you are at the start of your early childhood journey, we have entry-level roles and career advancement opportunities. Our teachers work closely with the center leadership team to create a warm and welcoming environment for children and families.
Why is KinderCare the best place to start your teaching career?
Our teachers have access to many resources and tools to strengthen their teaching skills.
- Partners such as employee support, Inclusion services & Nutrition, and Wellness.
- The Teacher HUB with training resources, company updates, and new employee KinderCare training materials.
- KinderCare’s version of Pinterest. See examples of the KinderCare curriculum in action and other fun ways to bring it to life you your classrooms!
- Early Foundations curriculum, lesson plans, and more
Responsibilities:
Relationships
- Build relationships with families and children.
- Help children build positive relationships with each other.
- Celebrate the unique needs, interests, and abilities of every child.
Center Environment
- Use safe KLC practices to keep the environment safe and healthy.
- Create an enriched learning environment by creating a physical space that inspires curiosity, supports child development, and builds community.
Curriculum and Child Development
- Implements the KLC curriculum that develops children through intentional learning experiences.
- Observe, document, and use other forms of assessment to promote child development.
- Support children’s healthy development by using best practices in teaching.
Professionalism
- Shows ethical and professional conduct by treating children, families, and co-workers with respect and compassion.
- Continuously strive to meet full teaching potential through ongoing professional development.
- Actively promotes engagement in the workplace and a positive reputation in the community.
Skills and Qualifications
- Customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
- Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willingness to obtain)
- Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.
- Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
- Able to assume postures at low levels to allow physical contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
Benefits & Total Rewards
- Discounted childcare
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Financial health benefits such as 401K, adoption assistance, and PAYACTIV (immediate access to wages)
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
- Discounts and perks such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance and gym membership discount
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- What is your childcare experience?
Ability to Relocate:
- Ridgefield, CT 06877: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
