*Be part of something amazing today as a Specialized Pre K Assistant with Easton Avenue KinderCare! Glow while you grow with us!
Company Overview
KinderCare Learning Centers is a leading provider in early childhood and school-age education and care, dedicated to building confidence for life in children and families from all backgrounds.
*KinderCare offers employees a competitive salary and incredible benefits & perks to include our childcare discount, free CDA program, tuition reimbursement, and amazing health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits and paid time off for work life balance plus so much more!
Job Summary
Join us in creating a joyful learning environment where every child can shine! This role offers an enriching experience for those passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to nurturing the next generation.
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.
When you join our team as a Pre K Assistant you will:
- Implement KinderCare's curriculum, and State Pre-K requirements, 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 communicate with parents, in your 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
Required Skills and Experience:
CDA or P3 certified - required
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
- Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC and state Pre-K candidacy requirements
- Meet state specific Pre-K guidelines for the role
- Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
- 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
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.
Pay: $17.90 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- P3 Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
