Early Childhood Teacher - Shape Futures for Kids

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance

Health & wellness

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to join our teams across Illinois. You will implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with parents to support every child's growth and learning.

You’ll work with center staff to drive enrollment, maintain engagement, and uphold program quality. This role emphasizes hands-on care, classroom safety, and meaningful family connections in a supportive, team-based setting.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• Meet state-specific qualifications 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

• 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

State qualifications

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to join our teams across Illinois. You will implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with parents to support every child's growth and learning.

You’ll work with center staff to drive enrollment, maintain engagement, and uphold program quality. This role emphasizes hands-on care, classroom safety, and meaningful family connections in a supportive, team-based setting.