Teachers at KinderCare Smallwood Drive

Overview

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.

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At Kinder Care Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. We want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you’ll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. You’ll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do.

The best part is seeing the positive impact you’re making on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing that your work matters.

• Implement Kinder Care'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, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center’s success; partner 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.

• Invest in you and your career at Kinder Care as you create a world-class experience in our classrooms.
• Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us.

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to 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.

Range of pay: $15.95 per hour.

In Minnesota, an additional $3.00 per hour premium applies to all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate work-life integration:

• Discounted child care benefits for your whole family, plus medical, dental, and vision benefits (pets included in some plans).
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities (e.g., 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. We believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. You’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences.

Kinder Care 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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs