Elementary ECE Teacher & Mentor — Shape Young Minds

KinderCare; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Work-related discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to join our Illinois team. You will lead, coach, and mentor in the classroom, implementing our curriculum and creating a safe, nurturing environment for children.

You will partner with parents to ensure the best care and education, supporting enrollment, accreditation, and engagement with center staff and leadership. This role requires strong customer service, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task across multiple duties.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational abilities, and multitasking capability.
• Active CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy status.
• Approved state trainer preferred.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• State qualifications or willingness to obtain required.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physically able to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to communicate in English with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in the classroom.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum in alignment with each child's needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education.
• Support center success by collaborating with staff and leadership.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and partners.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication in English

CDA Credential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Teacher to join our Illinois team. You will lead, coach, and mentor in the classroom, implementing our curriculum and creating a safe, nurturing environment for children.

You will partner with parents to ensure the best care and education, supporting enrollment, accreditation, and engagement with center staff and leadership. This role requires strong customer service, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task across multiple duties.