Teacher at Westlakes KinderCare

2 weeks ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States KinderCare Education Full time
Transforming Young Minds at KinderCare Education

At KinderCare Learning Companies, we're dedicated to fostering a love of learning in children from coast to coast. As a Teacher at Westlakes KinderCare, you'll play a vital role in shaping the minds of tomorrow's leaders.

Our Mission

We're committed to providing high-quality early education and child care options for families. Our research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs are designed to meet the unique needs of each child, and we're passionate about delivering exceptional experiences that bring our mission to life.

Your Role
  • Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that's tailored to the unique needs of each child.
  • Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
  • Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
  • Support your center's success by 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

We're committed to supporting our employees' well-being and career growth. Our benefits include:

  • Discounted child care benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too).
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

We're an Equal Opportunity employer, and 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.

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