Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts on work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois seeks a Lead Teacher to coach teams, implement the curriculum, and nurture a safe, engaging environment for children. You will partner with parents to ensure the best care and education, while supporting center success and community relationships.

Ideal candidates bring CDA or NAEYC candidacy, 2–3 years of ECE experience, and a Bachelor’s in ECE; CPR/First Aid may be required.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational abilities with multitasking.
• Active CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy.
• 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.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• English literacy to communicate with children and 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

Multitasking

CDA credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer (certified)

Early Childhood Education experience

Bachelor’s degree in ECE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois seeks a Lead Teacher to coach teams, implement the curriculum, and nurture a safe, engaging environment for children. You will partner with parents to ensure the best care and education, while supporting center success and community relationships.

Ideal candidates bring CDA or NAEYC candidacy, 2–3 years of ECE experience, and a Bachelor’s in ECE; CPR/First Aid may be required.