Early Childhood Professional at KinderCare

  • Company Name KinderCare
  • Contact Information 215-699-7009
  • Required Education High School
  • Job Description

    Job description

    Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.

    As a member of our teaching staff, you will:

    Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn

    Partner with parents with a shared desire 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

    Implement KCE’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child

    The benefits our career professionals enjoy:

    Medical, dental and vision

    Childcare benefit

    Paid time off

    Education assistance and reimbursement

    Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs

    401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match

     

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Benefits:

     

    Dental insurance

    Employee discount

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

     

    Schedule:

     

    8 hour shift

    Day shift

    Monday to Friday

    Overtime

     

    Education:

     

    High school or equivalent (Preferred)

     

    License/Certification:

     

    CPR Certification (Preferred)

    Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

     

    Work Location: In person

  • Job Requirements

    Qualifications:
    Desired Skills and Experience:

    CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

    Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain)

    Completed 12 core ECE Units Infant/toddler OR BA Degree in Child Development

    Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors

    Ability 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

    All center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the role

    Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.

    KinderCare Education 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.

  • How to Apply kcecareers.com