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Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Cr me de la Cr me, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you'll never be alone. You'll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you're making on the lives of young learners and their families-and knowing that your work matters. When you join our team as a Teacher we will:

  • Invest in you and your career at KinderCare as you create a world-class experience in our classrooms
  • Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us

    When you join our team as a Teacher you will:

    • Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
    • Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
    • Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
    • Support your center's success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
    • Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
      Required Skills and Experience:

      • Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
      • Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
      • CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
      • Physically able to 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.We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people. -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.

Typical mid-level pay: $36k for Teaching Assistants nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$36k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$24k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $50k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
195,000 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024