Lead Teacher & Mentor: Shape Young Minds

KinderCare Education LLC; Naperville (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

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, deliver high-quality early childhood education, and foster a safe, engaging classroom environment. You’ll work closely with families to support each child’s growth and provide consistent, developmentally appropriate instruction.

In this role, you’ll implement our curriculum with sensitivity to each child’s needs, support enrollment and center goals, and collaborate with staff and partners to create a

Qualifications

• Active CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• State trainer certification (preferred)
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education experience (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and parents

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

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide and mentor fellow teachers, deliver high-quality early childhood education, and foster a safe, engaging classroom environment. You’ll work closely with families to support each child’s growth and provide consistent, developmentally appropriate instruction.

In this role, you’ll implement our curriculum with sensitivity to each child’s needs, support enrollment and center goals, and collaborate with staff and partners to create a