KinderCare is seeking Teachers at Chatham KinderCare to nurture and educate young children in a safe, engaging environment. In this role, you will design and lead developmentally appropriate activities, support social-emotional growth, and maintain a warm, inclusive classroom. You’ll communicate closely with families, document progress, and uphold health and safety standards. At KinderCare, you’ll join a collaborative, growth-minded team with opportunities to advance your career while making a lasting impact on children’s lives. Create and deliver developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans and activities for young children. Supervise children to ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment. Build positive relationships with children and families through daily communication and feedback. Observe and document children’s developmental progress and adjust activities accordingly. Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety standards. Collaborate with center staff to support center goals, events, and family engagement initiatives. Implement KinderCare’s curriculum and teaching standards consistently across activities. Support children’s social-emotional development through positive behavior guidance. Participate in professional development and training to enhance teaching skills. Follow all licensing, regulatory, and center policies and procedures. Early childhood classroom management Lesson planning for preschool age groups Child development knowledge (0-5 years) Health, safety, and sanitation procedures Parent communication and conferencing Curriculum implementation (e.g., play-based learning) Observation and developmental assessment Behavior guidance and positive reinforcement Recordkeeping and documentation Team collaboration in childcare setting Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k State early childhood education certification or credential (as required) CPR and First Aid certification Background check eligibility Child Abuse Prevention training
