Teachers at Woodsonia KinderCare

KinderCare Education - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

As a Teacher at KinderCare Learning Companies, you will play a vital role in shaping the educational experiences of young children. This position involves implementing KinderCare's curriculum tailored to the unique needs of each child, creating a nurturing environment for learning, and partnering with parents to ensure the best care and education for their children. You will also support the center's success by collaborating with staff and leadership to achieve goals related to enrollment and accreditation, while cultivating positive relationships with families and community partners.

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 to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support the center's success by partnering with 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

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or willing to obtain
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
• Ability to 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

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Access to health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones