Assistant Teachers at Palos Hills KinderCare

KinderCare • Palos Hills, IL

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About The Position

Assistant Teachers at Palos Hills KinderCare support children’s learning and development by implementing KinderCare’s curriculum in a way that reflects each child’s unique needs. They help create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn, and partner with families to provide high-quality care and education. Assistant Teachers also work with center staff and leadership to support goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while building positive relationships with families, colleagues, licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. The role requires indoor and outdoor work and physical engagement with children, including lifting at least 40 pounds.

KinderCare describes its workplace as a community of dedicated colleagues and says it invests in employees’ careers and recognizes their commitment to children and families. The listed pay is $15.75 per hour. In Illinois, hourly employees at centers participating in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant currently receive a 15% premium in addition to the listed pay range.

Requirements

• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role, or be willing to obtain them.
• Have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Be able to assume postures at low levels to maintain physical and visual contact with children.
• Be able to 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.
• Have outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.

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.
• Work 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.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees’ families, including pets.
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts on work necessities, such as cell phones.

What This Job Offers

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