Lead Early Childhood Teacher – Elementary School

KinderCare is seeking a Lead Teacher for Banks Elementary School to create a safe, engaging classroom where children thrive. In this role, you will design and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons, lead daily activities, and foster social, emotional, and academic growth. You will mentor assistant teachers, partner closely with families, and ensure compliance with all licensing and safety standards. KinderCare offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong support for professional development and opportunities to grow your career in early childhood education. Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with KinderCare curriculum and state standards. Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom that supports social, emotional, and academic growth. Lead daily classroom activities, including circle time, literacy, math, art, and play-based learning. Observe, assess, and document children’s progress; communicate regularly with families about milestones and concerns. Mentor and guide assistant teachers, modeling best practices in classroom management and instruction. Maintain compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and center policies. Collaborate with center leadership and colleagues to plan programs, events, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage classroom routines, schedules, and transitions to ensure a structured, engaging learning environment. Participate in professional development to stay current on early childhood education best practices. Support KinderCare’s culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all classroom interactions and activities. Curriculum planning Classroom management Child development knowledge Early literacy instruction Behavior management Parent communication Child assessment and documentation Lesson planning and implementation Educational technology tools Regulatory compliance in childcare Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k State teaching license or early childhood certification (preferred or as required by state) CPR and First Aid certification Background check clearance per state and KinderCare standards