Lead Teacher & Mentor, Early Childhood Education

KinderCare Education LLC; Naperville (IL); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs, PTO and.

Résumé du poste

KinderCare Education LLC in Naperville, IL is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, implement KinderCare's curriculum with fidelity, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn through play.

You will partner with parents to support development, contribute to enrollment and accreditation goals, and collaborate with center staff and leadership to deliver high‑quality experiences for families every day.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet 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
• Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Be able to make physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Customer service

Organizational skills

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

ECE experience

CPR & First Aid

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Description du poste

KinderCare Education LLC in Naperville, IL is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, implement KinderCare's curriculum with fidelity, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn through play.

You will partner with parents to support development, contribute to enrollment and accreditation goals, and collaborate with center staff and leadership to deliver high‑quality experiences for families every day.