Lead Teacher & Mentor — Early Childhood Education

Kcecareers; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, vision

Employee assistance program

Health and wellness

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide classroom instruction and support child development. You will lead, coach and mentor teachers, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children while partnering with parents.

This role requires strong customer service, a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, and state trainer approval. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits across a nationwide network of centers.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• 2-3 years of Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• CDA Credential or meeting NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Approved state trainer preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Meet state-specific qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and to work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their 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, 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

Organization

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

CDA Credential

Bachelor's in ECE

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer approval

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide classroom instruction and support child development. You will lead, coach and mentor teachers, implement the curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment for children while partnering with parents.

This role requires strong customer service, a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, and state trainer approval. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits across a nationwide network of centers.