Lead Teacher — Mentor, Inspire & Grow Young Minds

KinderCare; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers in your classroom while delivering high-quality early education. You will implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with parents to support every child's growth.

You will work with center staff to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals, build positive relationships with families and local licensing authorities, and help ensure engaging, developmentally

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• 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.
• Range of pay $16.85 - $21.60 Hourly

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

Multitasking

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

State trainer (preferred)

Early childhood education experience

Bachelor's degree in ECE

CPR/First Aid

English language proficiency

Computer use

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies in Illinois is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers in your classroom while delivering high-quality early education. You will implement our curriculum, create a safe, nurturing environment, and partner with parents to support every child's growth.

You will work with center staff to achieve enrollment and accreditation goals, build positive relationships with families and local licensing authorities, and help ensure engaging, developmentally