Lead Teacher & Mentor: Shape Young Minds

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical, dental, vision

Employee assistance programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts on work necessities

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Lead Teacher to guide classrooms with a child-focused curriculum and a nurturing environment. You will mentor staff, partner with families, and collaborate with center leadership to meet enrollment and accreditation goals.

Required are strong customer service and organizational skills, plus CDA or NAEYC candidacy; state qualifications or willingness to obtain them. Role includes physical activity and safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational abilities.
• Active CDA credential or NAEYC candidacy.
• Ability to meet state qualifications for the role or pursue them.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum per the needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to support children's education and well-being.
• Support center goals around enrollment, accreditation and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, and community partners.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English communication

Education

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy

Bachelor's degree in ECE

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Lead Teacher to guide classrooms with a child-focused curriculum and a nurturing environment. You will mentor staff, partner with families, and collaborate with center leadership to meet enrollment and accreditation goals.

Required are strong customer service and organizational skills, plus CDA or NAEYC candidacy; state qualifications or willingness to obtain them. Role includes physical activity and safety responsibilities.