Lead Teacher and Mentor: Shape Young Minds

Kcecareers; Downers Grove (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

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities (cell).

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers, deliver KinderCare’s curriculum, and foster a safe, nurturing classroom. You will partner with parents to support each child’s learning and contribute to center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

The role requires strong English communication, 2–3 years’ ECE experience, and preferred CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy with state trainer readiness.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to multi-task
• Active CDA Credential or 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 for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors/outdoors
• Read, write, understand and speak English to communicate with children and parents in English

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

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

CDA Credential

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy/State trainer (preferred)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers, deliver KinderCare’s curriculum, and foster a safe, nurturing classroom. You will partner with parents to support each child’s learning and contribute to center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

The role requires strong English communication, 2–3 years’ ECE experience, and preferred CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy with state trainer readiness.