Early Childhood Assistant Teacher: Grow & Make a Difference

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois is hiring teachers to implement our curriculum in a way that supports the unique needs of each child, creating a safe, nurturing environment where kids can play and learn.

You will partner with parents, center staff, and leadership to drive enrollment and engagement, build positive relationships with families and local licensing authorities, and contribute to a community that values education and high-quality care.

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

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

CPR/First Aid certification

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois is hiring teachers to implement our curriculum in a way that supports the unique needs of each child, creating a safe, nurturing environment where kids can play and learn.

You will partner with parents, center staff, and leadership to drive enrollment and engagement, build positive relationships with families and local licensing authorities, and contribute to a community that values education and high-quality care.