Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor

KinderCare; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies in Schaumburg, IL invites an experienced Lead Teacher to join our team. You will lead and mentor teachers, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow.

This role emphasizes parent partnership, enrollment goals, and community engagement; requires a CDA or NAECY candidacy; 2–3 years of ECE experience; bachelor's in ECE preferred; CPR/First Aid; ability to lift 40 pounds; English communication.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills; ability to multitask.
• Active CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• Meet state-specific qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English with children and their parents.

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

CDA Credential

Active state trainer (preferred)

Early Childhood Education experience

Bachelor’s degree in ECE

CPR/First Aid

Computer use

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

None

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies in Schaumburg, IL invites an experienced Lead Teacher to join our team. You will lead and mentor teachers, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow.

This role emphasizes parent partnership, enrollment goals, and community engagement; requires a CDA or NAECY candidacy; 2–3 years of ECE experience; bachelor's in ECE preferred; CPR/First Aid; ability to lift 40 pounds; English communication.