Lead Teacher & Mentor, Early Childhood Education

KinderCare; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow educators while delivering KinderCare’s curriculum and creating a safe, engaging learning space. You will collaborate with parents to support each child’s development and work with center staff to meet enrollment and accreditation goals.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with families and the broader community, while meeting state qualifications and ongoing certifications.

Formación

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Possess active CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Approved state trainer (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.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

CDA Credential

State trainer (preferred)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience

Descripción del empleo

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow educators while delivering KinderCare’s curriculum and creating a safe, engaging learning space. You will collaborate with parents to support each child’s development and work with center staff to meet enrollment and accreditation goals.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with families and the broader community, while meeting state qualifications and ongoing certifications.