Lead Early Childhood Educator & Mentor (CDA)

KinderCare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare seeks an early childhood teacher in Chicago, IL to lead, coach and mentor staff while delivering a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. The candidate will implement KinderCare's curriculum and engage with families to support each child's development.

You will partner with center staff and leadership to achieve enrollment and engagement goals, maintain high-quality care, and build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and

Qualifications

• Requires CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

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

Multitasking

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in ECE

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Job description

KinderCare seeks an early childhood teacher in Chicago, IL to lead, coach and mentor staff while delivering a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. The candidate will implement KinderCare's curriculum and engage with families to support each child's development.

You will partner with center staff and leadership to achieve enrollment and engagement goals, maintain high-quality care, and build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities and