Early Childhood Educator - Make a Real Impact

KinderCare Education; DeKalb (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Discounts on work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Education in Illinois seeks a Teacher to support young learners in our classrooms. You will implement the curriculum and create a safe, nurturing environment that promotes exploration and growth.

You will partner with parents, work with center staff, and contribute to enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement, while enjoying benefits like discounted child care and comprehensive health coverage.

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

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Job description

KinderCare Education in Illinois seeks a Teacher to support young learners in our classrooms. You will implement the curriculum and create a safe, nurturing environment that promotes exploration and growth.

You will partner with parents, work with center staff, and contribute to enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement, while enjoying benefits like discounted child care and comprehensive health coverage.