Teacher at Longwood Elementary

KinderCare; Glenwood (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Glenwood, IL seeks a lead preschool teacher to mentor less experienced teachers, model best practices, and implement the KinderCare curriculum tailored to each child. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can play and learn while building strong connections with families.

You will partner with center staff and leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and family engagement, cultivate positive relationships with licensing authorities and community

Qualifications

• Must have active CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain.
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

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.
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

NAEYC candidacy / CDA Credential

Approved state trainer

Job description

• 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
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (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
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow 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