Lead Teacher & Mentor — Early Childhood Education

KinderCare Education LLC in; Glendale Heights (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

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, delivering high‑quality early childhood education. You’ll implement our curriculum while adapting to each child’s needs, creating a safe, nurturing space for play and learning.

You will partner with parents and center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, building strong relationships with families and external partners. The role emphasizes safety, development, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• Possess CDA credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements (preferred).

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

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, delivering high‑quality early childhood education. You’ll implement our curriculum while adapting to each child’s needs, creating a safe, nurturing space for play and learning.

You will partner with parents and center staff to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, building strong relationships with families and external partners. The role emphasizes safety, development, and community impact.