Early childhood education jobs that make a lasting impact
When your mission is to give children the very best start in life, every day begins with purpose. At KinderCare, our career opportunities allow you to help children build confidence for life while growing your own purposeful profession. From classroom teaching positions to center leadership and corporate roles, there are many ways to support children, families, and communities through high-quality early childhood education.
Build Confidence for Life® through meaningful work
KinderCare careers provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on children during their most important developmental years. Every day, our employees help children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn while giving families greater confidence in their care.
For more than 50 years, KinderCare has supported children and families through high-quality early childhood education. Today, our teams serve communities across the country, bringing our mission to life through caring relationships, engaging learning experiences, and dependable support for families.
Wherever you work at KinderCare, your contributions can help children learn, grow, and build confidence for life.
– Imari, Change Manager
Teachers shape lifelong learners
KinderCare teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom, building nurturing relationships that help children feel secure and ready to learn.
Strong teachers help children develop academic, social, emotional, and communication skills. As a KinderCare teacher, you would:
- Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Support children’s individual development.
- Help children build friendships and express their feelings.
- Encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Partner with families and share meaningful classroom moments.
- Receive curriculum, behavioral, and inclusion support.
- Help children develop confidence for school and life.
What makes a great KinderCare teacher
- Desire to make every moment a teachable one
- Commitment to nurturing, inspiring, and delighting children of all ages
- Passion for working with kids
- Ability to build strong relationships with families and treat them as partners in their children’s education
We support teachers with a nationally recognized curriculum, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities that help them continue growing in their work.
– Cydney, KinderCare Teacher
Early childhood careers that fit your goals
KinderCare offers career opportunities in classrooms, leadership, operations, and corporate functions. Whether you want to be a career educator, lead a center, support teams in the field, or apply your expertise at our National Support Center, you can find a path that fits your strengths and goals. If you’re new to teaching, we’ll support you with training and even help you get your credentials.
Teacher and Staff Opportunities
Help children learn, grow, and feel supported every day. Opportunities may include teacher, assistant teacher, cook, driver, and other center-based positions.
Center Leadership Opportunities
Guide and support teachers, build strong family partnerships, and create a positive center culture in an assistant director, center director, or other leadership role.
Field Leadership and Operations
Support the success of multiple centers and teams by strengthening operations, developing leaders, and helping deliver consistent, high-quality experiences for children and families.
Corporate Opportunities
Use your professional expertise in education, marketing, technology, human resources, finance, operations, and more to support roles with KinderCare’s National Support Center.
There is no single definition of growth at KinderCare. Employees can advance from assistant teacher to center, field, or National Support Center leadership, while those who want to build a lifelong teaching career can continue developing their skills and deepening their classroom impact. Both paths are valued because both help children and families thrive.
A workplace built on respect, support, and belonging
At KinderCare, everyone belongs in our circle. Employees are treated with transparency, dignity, and respect, whether they work directly with children and families or support our mission from another part of the organization.
Our people-first culture includes:
- Ongoing opportunities to share feedback through third-party surveys hosted by Gallup.
- Resources that help employees succeed at work and in life.
- Teams that value different perspectives and experiences.
- Support for professional learning and career development.
- Employee Resource Groups for employees to connect.
- An exceptional culture, recognized as a top workplace by Gallup.
We regularly ask employees what is working, what could be better, and what they need to thrive. That feedback helps us continue building a workplace where people feel heard, supported, and valued.
– Jane, Director of Enrichment Strategy
Benefits that support career growth and family life
KinderCare supports employees through benefits, wellness programs, and career development opportunities. Our benefits are designed to support employees and their families while helping them build meaningful, sustainable careers.
Depending on your eligibility and role, benefits may include:
- Discount on child care for your child.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Mental health and employee assistance resources.
- Health and wellness programs.
- 401k.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education and professional development.
- Ongoing training and professional learning.
- Resources and certifications that support career development.
- Discounts on services and everyday needs.
From classroom training to educational assistance, we invest in employees so they can continue learning, building new skills, and reaching their career goals.
– Megan, KinderCare Assistant Teacher
Recognized for workplace excellence
KinderCare has earned consistent recognition for employee engagement and workplace culture, reflecting the dedication of teams across the organization.
We’ve been named a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner every year since 2017. This recognition reflects our strong employee engagement, workplace practices, and a shared commitment to supporting children, families, and one another.
– Kelly Young, Vice President of Talent Investment & Culture
Frequently asked questions about careers at KinderCare
KinderCare offers career opportunities in teaching, center leadership, operations, support services (such as cooks, drivers and center facilities), and corporate departments.
What qualities make a successful KinderCare teacher?
Successful teachers demonstrate patience, relationship-building skills, a passion for early learning, and a commitment to helping children grow and succeed.
Does KinderCare offer career growth opportunities?
KinderCare provides ongoing professional development, training programs, leadership pathways, and educational assistance opportunities. Employees can pursue advancement or continue growing and making an impact within their current field.
What benefits are available to employees?
Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; mental health and employee assistance resources; health and wellness programs; child care cost savings; a 401(k); paid time off; tuition reimbursement; ongoing training and professional learning; resources and certifications that support career development; and discounts on services and everyday needs. Eligibility and specific benefits may vary by position and location.
Why do professionals choose careers at KinderCare?
Many professionals are attracted to KinderCare because of its mission, workplace culture, opportunities for advancement, and commitment to supporting children and families. Our employees take pride in being part of the largest early child care provider in the nation. They also love that we advocate for child care funding at the federal level and do more that any other daycare provider for early learners and their families.