Lead Teacher/Director Designee Champions After School Program SIGN ON BONUS (Education)

KinderCare Education is the nation's leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. From our National Support Center, to the classrooms where learning comes to life, we're united by a passion to create a world of learning, joy and adventure for more than 161,000 children ages six-weeks through 12 years every day.

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 Lead Teacher you will:

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KCE'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 communicate 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.

SIGN ON BONUS RECEIVED AT YOUR 30TH DAY OF EMPLOYMENT!!!!

Ready for some leadership experience with the number one Accredited Child Care provider in the Country? Champions is part of KinderCare Education and operates on site at Public, Charter and Private schools to provide high quality school age programming after school and during school breaks. Find out more at www.discoverchampions.com!

Availability:

Monday-Thursdays 2pm-6pm/ratio

Fridays 11 am-6pm/ratio

*22-25 hours a week at this location but there are nearby locations where additional hours are offered if desired.

*Full time benefits Available for this position!

Program is year round and open for full day STEM programming during School out days, Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer Breaks. Program closed on major holidays.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be 21 years old or older
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have at least 3 college credits in a related field (child develoment, educaiton, human development, psychology, sociology, communications etc) OR 30 hours of related training through workshops, lectures or trainings
• Must have 12 months experience in working with children in a licensed child care or educational setting. If a degree is present this may be substituted for less months experience per Arizona Department of Health Services rules and regulations.
• Must have or be willing to obtain prior to starting a Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and proof of Negative TB (tuberculosis) testing in the last year.
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happens.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be 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.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

The benefits our career professionals enjoy:

In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, KinderCare Education provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Discounted child care
• Generous 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

KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work, Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools ™ , Knowledge Beginnings and The Grove School.

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.