Shelton KinderCare Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

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. But you’ll never be alone. 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? Seeing the positive impact you’re making on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing that your work matters.

When you join our team as a Teacher we will:

• 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

What You'll Do

• 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, 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• At least one year in the field of ECE

Benefits

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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• 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.
• … and much more.