Lead Teacher & Mentor — Early Childhood Education

KinderCare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs; paid PTO

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois seeks a Lead Teacher to guide classrooms, mentor fellow teachers, and implement our curriculum with care and professionalism.

You will partner with families to support children's education, contribute to center goals, and help build confident learners across our community. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or eligible for NAEYC candidacy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Able to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand and speak 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

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

First Aid Certification

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Early childhood experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

NAEYC candidacy

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois seeks a Lead Teacher to guide classrooms, mentor fellow teachers, and implement our curriculum with care and professionalism.

You will partner with families to support children's education, contribute to center goals, and help build confident learners across our community. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.