Assistant Teachers at Oak Park Ave. KinderCare

KinderCare; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare is seeking staff in Tinley Park, IL to implement curriculum meeting each child's needs and to provide a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning. The role involves partnering with parents to support high-quality care and education, and collaborating with center leadership to drive enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, organization, and the ability to multitask while adhering to state qualifications and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Read, write, understand and speak English to communicate with children and parents.
• Ability to meet state-specific child care qualifications.

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

Outstanding customer service

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

English communication skills

Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

• 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