Lead Teacher & Mentor: Inspire Young Learners

KinderCare; Lake Zurich (IL); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs, paid PTO

Zusammenfassung

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher in Illinois to guide and mentor fellow teachers, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, engaging environment for children. You will partner with parents to ensure the best care and education, while supporting enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.

This role emphasizes teamwork, compliance, and community impact. Join a team that values professional growth and high-quality early childhood education, with opportunities to

Qualifikationen

• Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Active CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English with children and their parents.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.
• Approved state trainer preferred.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Parent communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential

State trainer certification

Jobbeschreibung

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher in Illinois to guide and mentor fellow teachers, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, engaging environment for children. You will partner with parents to ensure the best care and education, while supporting enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.

This role emphasizes teamwork, compliance, and community impact. Join a team that values professional growth and high-quality early childhood education, with opportunities to