Lead Teacher & Mentor: Shape Young Learners

KinderCare Education LLC; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, and vision

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Education LLC is hiring a Lead Teacher to mentor staff, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children learn through play. You will partner with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

You will work with a village of passionate colleagues across centers nationwide, making a real difference in young learners' lives every day.

Qualifications

• Possess 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

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer use

English communication

Education

CDA Credential or NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Approved state trainer (preferred)

Job description

KinderCare Education LLC is hiring a Lead Teacher to mentor staff, implement our curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children learn through play. You will partner with families and center leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.

You will work with a village of passionate colleagues across centers nationwide, making a real difference in young learners' lives every day.