Lead Teacher & Mentor for Confident Learners

KinderCare Learning Companies; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers, deliver KinderCare’s curriculum, and ensure a safe, nurturing classroom environment. You will collaborate with parents to support each child’s development and contribute to enrollment and accreditation goals.

You will lead by example, build strong relationships with families and staff, and participate in community and licensing activities while fostering a love of learning in young children.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to multi-task.
• CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy in progress.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid.
• 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.
• 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

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

CDA credential

State trainer (preferred)

Early childhood education experience (

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor teachers, deliver KinderCare’s curriculum, and ensure a safe, nurturing classroom environment. You will collaborate with parents to support each child’s development and contribute to enrollment and accreditation goals.

You will lead by example, build strong relationships with families and staff, and participate in community and licensing activities while fostering a love of learning in young children.