KinderCare Teacher

Unlock your potential as a Teacher at KinderCare Learning Companies, where we're shaping a future we can all be proud to share. Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business, directly supporting children and their education every day. With a village of dedicated and passionate humans, you'll experience the trials and triumphs that come with this responsibility. See the positive impact you're making on the lives of young learners and their families, and know that your work matters.

What You'll Do:

• Invest in you and your career at KinderCare, creating a world-class experience in our classrooms.
• Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that's consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner and connect with parents, sharing a desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center's success, 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.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the 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, 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.

Our Benefits Meet You Where You Are:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies 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.

Primary Location: Cromwell, Connecticut, United States

Job: Teacher and Center Staff