KinderCare Education

Early Learning Educator

Location : Marysville, WA, 98270

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 30 March 2026

Company Overview:

KinderCare Learning Companies is devoted to helping children grow and succeed. As the only early childhood education organization honored with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, KinderCare offers a variety of early learning and child care programs throughout the country. Through KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème, the company works to build confidence in young learners, support families, and strengthen communities.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a Early Learning Educator at KinderCare, you will play a key role in each child’s educational progress, guiding them through developmental milestones in a safe, welcoming, and encouraging learning space. You will also work closely with families and fellow educators to ensure a meaningful and high-quality early learning experience.

Use KinderCare’s curriculum and adapt lessons to support each child’s developmental needs.
Maintain a classroom atmosphere that is secure, engaging, inclusive, and supportive.
Build respectful and professional relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Collaborate with parents to reinforce learning and growth beyond the classroom.
Assist with center goals related to accreditation, enrollment, and community involvement.
Adhere to KinderCare policies as well as state licensing regulations.

Required Skills and Experience:

Strong customer service abilities, solid organizational skills, and the capacity to multitask.
Must meet state qualification requirements or be willing to pursue any required training or certification.
CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to complete certification.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds and actively participate in both indoor and outdoor activities with children.
Clear and effective communication in English with families, children, and staff members.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or NAEYC eligibility.
Two to three years of hands-on experience in early childhood education.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
Recognition as an approved state trainer (preferred).

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay rate is determined by location. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, reduced childcare costs, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and other supportive resources.

About KinderCare Education:

KinderCare Learning Companies is driven by a commitment to nurture young learners and support the families they serve. Employees enjoy a collaborative team culture, ongoing professional development, and the meaningful reward of contributing to children’s growth. KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering fair consideration to all applicants regardless of race, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected classification.