Early Childhood Assistant Teacher — Nurturing Classrooms

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts on work essentials

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois is hiring teachers to implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with families to provide the best care and education for their children. You will support enrollment and engagement while working with center staff and leadership to achieve goals.

Our focus is on helping children reach their highest potential through consistent routines, warm interactions, and community involvement.

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

State qualifications willingness

CPR/First Aid

Physical ability 40 lbs

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois is hiring teachers to implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with families to provide the best care and education for their children. You will support enrollment and engagement while working with center staff and leadership to achieve goals.

Our focus is on helping children reach their highest potential through consistent routines, warm interactions, and community involvement.