Lead Teacher & Mentor — Early Childhood Education

KinderCare; Schaumburg (IL); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Zusammenfassung

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide classrooms, mentor colleagues, and implement our curriculum with fidelity. You will create a safe, nurturing space where children can explore, learn, and grow, while partnering with families to support each child's development.

This role offers meaningful daily impact in our Illinois centers, with competitive hourly pay and benefits that help balance work and life.

Qualifikationen

• 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

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Customer service

CDA Credential

State trainer

ECE experience

Bachelor's degree

CPR/First Aid

Lift 40 lbs

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Jobbeschreibung

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide classrooms, mentor colleagues, and implement our curriculum with fidelity. You will create a safe, nurturing space where children can explore, learn, and grow, while partnering with families to support each child's development.

This role offers meaningful daily impact in our Illinois centers, with competitive hourly pay and benefits that help balance work and life.