Lead Teacher & Mentor, Early Childhood Education – Benefits

KinderCare Education LLC in; Carol Stream (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 PTO

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to directly support children and education across our centers. You will lead classrooms, mentor other teachers, and implement our curriculum in alignment with each child’s needs, creating a safe and engaging learning environment.

You will collaborate with parents and center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement, while building positive relationships with families and partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or NAEYC candidacy.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience (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.
• Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English.

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

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer

Early childhood education experience

Bachelor's degree in ECE

CPR / First Aid

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to directly support children and education across our centers. You will lead classrooms, mentor other teachers, and implement our curriculum in alignment with each child’s needs, creating a safe and engaging learning environment.

You will collaborate with parents and center staff to drive enrollment, accreditation, and community engagement, while building positive relationships with families and partners.