History of KinderCare Learning Centers

Formed in 1969 in Alabama, today KinderCare boasts over 1,900+ community centers across the United States.  Each year, over 200,000+ children come to the centers to learn, as well as participate in activities.

Besides having community centers, KinderCare also has before and after school activities, employer centers, as well as more.  They are currently in more than 35 states throughout the USA.  In 2005, they were acquired by KLC (Knowledge Learning Corporation)

Job Description / Average Wage

Lead Teacher: You’re going to be the leader of all the teachers in the group.  You will be responsible for assigning other teachers with tasks, as well as creating schedules, and more.  You will find that you will assist parents with any questions, or concerns that they may have.  The average pay is from $11 to $13 a hour.

Teacher: You will be under the lead teacher.  You will create the activities, play with the kids in the yard, as well as assist parents with questions as well.  You will help with lunches, cleaning the classroom, and more.  When parents come in, you will make sure that the child has everything before they go, as well as assist the parent with any concerns or issues taht they may have.  You’re going to report to the main, lead on the job.  The average wage is $10 to $12 a hour.

Center Director: The center director is going to run the whole kindercare.  He/she is going to be responsible for hiring, running payroll, as well as helping with assigning of tasks.  You’re going  to assist parents with account setups, as well as help them with any questions that they may have.  You’re going to also help the teachers with the children when they come to the daycare.   The average wage is $31,000 to $51,000 a year.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Holiday pay
  • You will get personal time off
  • You can get reimbursed for educational costs
  • Child care at a discounted rate
  • Health package that includes dental, medical, and more
  • 401(K) where the employer will match and more…

How to apply

If you’re interested in a job here, your best bet is to look for a job online.  On their career based website, you will be able to find jobs by description, as well as by your state and city.  You can start the process here.  You can also request an application in person, when the center is opened.