Age Group Lead for Cambridge KinderCare

Responsibilities Invest in you and your career at KinderCare as you create a world‑class experience in our classrooms Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us Plan and implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child. Mentor and ensure age group teachers feel confident in implementing curriculum consistently Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn and model this behavior for all classroom teachers within your age group Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children. Encourage age group teachers to develop similar connections with parents Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement and serve as a leader in your age group to help classroom teachers support this success as well Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners Engage and participate in continuous professional development and growth opportunities Qualifications Outstanding customer service and communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi‑task and handle multiple situations effectively Strong leadership skills and the desire and ability to mentor and support teachers within your age group. Experience leading in a classroom is preferred Meet and maintain the state specific requirement of a Lead Teacher 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 Benefits Discounted child care benefits for your whole family Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets) Employee assistance programs to support mental health and personal growth Health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities such as cell phones Pay range: $22.00 – $26.40 per hour In Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr