Assistant Teachers at Crystal Lake KinderCare

KinderCare • Crystal Lake, IL

1d • $16 - $16

About The Position

Assistant Teachers at Crystal Lake KinderCare help create a high-quality early education experience for children and their families. The role implements KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that reflect each child’s unique needs and provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn. Assistant Teachers partner with parents and collaborate with center staff and leadership to support center goals, including enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. They also build positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Requirements

• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or be willing to obtain them.
• Have outstanding customer service skills.
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Have CPR and First Aid Certification or be willing to obtain it.
• Be physically able to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Be able to assume low-level postures to maintain physical and visual contact with children.
• Be able to see and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage with them.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with each child’s unique needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• 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.
• Engage in physical activity with children and maintain their safety.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families, including pets.
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• In Illinois, a 15% premium in addition to the stated pay range for hourly employees working at a center that participates in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed