Lead Teacher & Mentor in Early Education

KinderCare Learning Companies; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor colleagues, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

You will partner with families and work with center staff to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals, while building positive relationships with licensing authorities and community partners. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities to impact young learners daily.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational abilities.
• Possess active Child Development Associate (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.
• 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

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor colleagues, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

You will partner with families and work with center staff to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals, while building positive relationships with licensing authorities and community partners. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities to impact young learners daily.