Lead Teacher & Mentor — Early Childhood Education

KinderCare; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs, PTO, and

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher in Illinois to lead and mentor classroom staff, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, engaging learning environment for children. You will collaborate with families to ensure exceptional care and support the center’s enrollment and accreditation goals.

The role requires 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience and a CDA credential or willingness to obtain one, plus CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Have or be willing to obtain a CDA Credential; meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2–3 years of 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 or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English with children and parents.

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 to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center’s success by collaborating with staff and leadership to achieve enrollment, accreditation and engagement goals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Multi-tasking

CDA Credential

State trainer (preferred)

Early Childhood Education experience

CPR/First Aid

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher in Illinois to lead and mentor classroom staff, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, engaging learning environment for children. You will collaborate with families to ensure exceptional care and support the center’s enrollment and accreditation goals.

The role requires 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience and a CDA credential or willingness to obtain one, plus CPR/First Aid certification.