Assistant Teachers at St. Charles KinderCare
About The Position
Assistant Teachers at St. Charles KinderCare support children’s learning and development by implementing KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that meet each child’s needs. They help create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can play and learn, partner with parents to provide high-quality care and education, and collaborate with center staff and leadership to support center goals. The role also involves building positive relationships with families, colleagues, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. The position requires customer service, organizational, and multitasking skills; the ability to meet state-specific qualifications or obtain CPR and First Aid certification; and the physical ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors. Employees must be able to move into low postures, maintain physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, engage in physical activity with children, and communicate in English with children and parents. The listed pay is $15.70 per hour. 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
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
- Meet state-specific qualifications for the role, or be willing to obtain them.
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
- Ability to assume low-level postures to maintain physical and visual contact with children.
- Ability to see and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage in physical activity with children.
- Ability to 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 and connect 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.
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 for work necessities, such as cell phones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
