Assistant Teacher: Create Safe, Engaging Early Learning

KinderCare; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Naperville, IL is seeking a caregiver to implement our curriculum while honoring each child's needs. You will create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn and partner with families to support their child's development.

The role requires collaboration with center staff, meeting state qualifications, and strong customer service and organizational skills. Ability to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to implement KinderCare's curriculum while addressing each child's needs.
• Excellent communication with families and staff.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid and state-specific qualifications.
• Capacity to lift 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Job description

KinderCare in Naperville, IL is seeking a caregiver to implement our curriculum while honoring each child's needs. You will create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn and partner with families to support their child's development.

The role requires collaboration with center staff, meeting state qualifications, and strong customer service and organizational skills. Ability to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors is expected.