Assistant Teachers at New Lenox KinderCare

KinderCare • New Lenox, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Teachers at New Lenox KinderCare support children's learning and development by implementing KinderCare's curriculum in ways that reflect each child's unique needs. They create a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn, and partner with parents to provide quality care and education. Assistant Teachers also support center goals and build positive relationships with families, colleagues, licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. KinderCare offers career investment and benefits intended to support employees' work and personal lives. The listed pay is $15.65 per hour; Illinois center employees at participating sites receive an additional 15% premium through the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant.

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 low-level postures to maintain physical and visual contact with children.
• See and hear well enough to keep children safe and engage in physical activity with them.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills.
• Be able 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 and connect with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
• Keep children safe and engage in physical activity with them.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees' families, including pets.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts on work necessities, such as cell phones.
• 15% pay premium for hourly employees working at Illinois centers participating in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant.

What This Job Offers

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