Assistant Teacher: Nurture Kids, Build Confidence

KinderCare Learning Companies; Illinois; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Health benefits

Employee assistance

Wellness programs & PTO

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring teachers to support early childhood education in our classrooms. You’ll implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, create a safe and nurturing environment, and partner with families to support each child’s growth.

Join a team that values hands-on learning, community, and ongoing professional growth. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape young learners across our nationwide network.

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, and engage in physical activity with children.
• 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

Organization

Multi-tasking

State qualifications

CPR First Aid

Physical ability

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring teachers to support early childhood education in our classrooms. You’ll implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, create a safe and nurturing environment, and partner with families to support each child’s growth.

Join a team that values hands-on learning, community, and ongoing professional growth. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape young learners across our nationwide network.