Assistant Teacher at KinderCare Education LLC in Alexandria, Virginia

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If you are looking for a purpose or interested in spending time with your grandchildren, then look no further because we have a wonderful opportunity for you! Come spend time working in a KinderCare center for as many hours or as few as you would like. We want individuals who love helping enrich the minds of young learners. You might want to pull up a chair and do arts and crafts, read a book, help a child build a block tower and put a smile on their face.

Desired skills:

We want someone who: Loves kids. Wants to help young minds reach their full potential. Warm and nurturing. Wants to improve their teaching skills.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule, health insurance with dental & vision, life insurance, 401k, KinderCare perks at work, paid time off, pet insurance, identify theft protection and so much more.

Skills:

• Love for children.


• Nurturing, caring, warm demeanor.


• Interest in educating young minds.


• Brings knowledge and background of early education.

Do you think this is you? Apply today!

Benefits:

Health and wellness program, health/vision/dental, life insurance, medical expense reimbursement.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain


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


• Should be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, 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 connect with children and their parents in English


• All center staff applicants should meet state specific guidelines for the role

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Qualifications

Qualifications:
Required Skills and Experience:

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively


• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain


• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain


• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, 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

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

• 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.

When you work at a KinderCare Learning Center, each new day is an adventure. You will have the opportunity to directly impact our students and families, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and experiencing all the happiness that comes with it. You will deliver our high-quality proprietary curriculum and apply our time-tested educational techniques, while exploring new, forward-thinking ideas.

As the first national early childcare education provider to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute, we continue to follow the latest science-backed and evidence-based strategies for maintaining a safe and worry-free workplace.

Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. KinderCare highly encourages its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves and their communities. We are proud to provide paid time off for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for employees working in child care, school facilities, and corporate work spaces.

We truly believe that everyone belongs in our circle, and everyone deserves to be celebrated for who they are. By partnering with underrepresented groups and experts in DEI, we are identifying areas to improve and forging a path forward through accountability, compassion, accessibility, and inclusion.

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.

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