Assistant Teacher - Nurturing Classrooms & Family Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher in Illinois to support children with a safe, nurturing classroom while delivering KinderCare's curriculum. You will engage with families, collaborate with center staff, and help drive enrollment and program quality.

This role emphasizes reliable customer service, adaptability, and compliance with state qualifications. The position includes benefits like discounted child care and health coverage for you and your family.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.
• Meet state-specific qualifications 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 read, write, understand and speak English with children and their parents.

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 to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support center success by collaborating with center staff and leadership on enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, community contacts, and partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

CPR & First Aid

Lifting 40 lbs

English proficiency

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Teacher in Illinois to support children with a safe, nurturing classroom while delivering KinderCare's curriculum. You will engage with families, collaborate with center staff, and help drive enrollment and program quality.

This role emphasizes reliable customer service, adaptability, and compliance with state qualifications. The position includes benefits like discounted child care and health coverage for you and your family.