Lead Teacher & Mentor for Early Childhood Education

KinderCare; Round Lake Beach (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, PTO, and

Discounts for work necessities (cell)

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor classroom staff while delivering our curriculum to support young learners in Illinois. The role emphasizes safety, nurturing environments, and strong parent partnerships to promote high-quality early childhood education.

Responsibilities include coaching peers, implementing curriculum tailored to each child, and collaborating with staff to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• 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.
• 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

English communication

Team mentoring

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor classroom staff while delivering our curriculum to support young learners in Illinois. The role emphasizes safety, nurturing environments, and strong parent partnerships to promote high-quality early childhood education.

Responsibilities include coaching peers, implementing curriculum tailored to each child, and collaborating with staff to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals.