Lead Teacher & Mentor, Early Learning Excellence

KinderCare Education LLC in; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is looking for a Lead Teacher in Illinois. You will lead, coach, and mentor staff, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing classroom. You will partner with families and center leadership to drive enrollment and engagement while upholding high standards for care.

This role requires a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, a Bachelor's in ECE (preferred), CPR/First Aid, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Excellent communication in English is required.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Possess active 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.

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

Physical ability

Early childhood experience

Education

CDA Credential

Bachelor's degree in ECE

NAEYC candidacy (required/preferred)

Approved state trainer (preferred)

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is looking for a Lead Teacher in Illinois. You will lead, coach, and mentor staff, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing classroom. You will partner with families and center leadership to drive enrollment and engagement while upholding high standards for care.

This role requires a CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy, a Bachelor's in ECE (preferred), CPR/First Aid, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Excellent communication in English is required.