Early Childhood Teacher — Nurture Minds & Build Confidence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Health & wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts on work essentials

Job summary

KinderCare Education LLC is hiring teachers across our Illinois centers. You will implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with families to deliver the best care and education for every child.

We offer a pay rate of $15.65 per hour with a 15% premium in Illinois Smart Start regions, plus benefits such as discounted child care, medical, dental, and vision coverage, EAP, paid time off, and other work-necessity discounts.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• 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.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare's curriculum consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support the center's success by collaborating with staff and leadership to achieve enrollment, accreditation and engagement goals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Job description

KinderCare Education LLC is hiring teachers across our Illinois centers. You will implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with families to deliver the best care and education for every child.

We offer a pay rate of $15.65 per hour with a 15% premium in Illinois Smart Start regions, plus benefits such as discounted child care, medical, dental, and vision coverage, EAP, paid time off, and other work-necessity discounts.