Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood, Make a Difference

KinderCare; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts on work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring teachers to support children’s education and development in our classrooms. You will implement our curriculum, create a safe and engaging learning environment, and partner with families to ensure high-quality care.

You will collaborate with center staff and leadership to meet enrollment goals and accreditation standards, while building strong relationships with families and the local community in Illinois.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

CPR/First Aid

Lifting 40 lbs

English proficiency

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring teachers to support children’s education and development in our classrooms. You will implement our curriculum, create a safe and engaging learning environment, and partner with families to ensure high-quality care.

You will collaborate with center staff and leadership to meet enrollment goals and accreditation standards, while building strong relationships with families and the local community in Illinois.