Early Childhood Teacher — Mentor & Classroom Leader

KinderCare; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Work-related discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to lead, coach and mentor staff; implement our curriculum consistently; and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. You’ll partner with parents and center teams to support enrollment, accreditation and engagement.

We offer discounted child care, medical/dental/vision coverage, employee assistance programs, paid time off, and family-friendly benefits across 2,000+ sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations
• Active CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• State trainer (preferred)
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• 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
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• 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

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to lead, coach and mentor staff; implement our curriculum consistently; and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. You’ll partner with parents and center teams to support enrollment, accreditation and engagement.

We offer discounted child care, medical/dental/vision coverage, employee assistance programs, paid time off, and family-friendly benefits across 2,000+ sites nationwide.