Lead Teachers at Mount Prospect KinderCare

KinderCare • Mount Prospect, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at Mount Prospect KinderCare, you will lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers while modeling effective behaviors and providing feedback. You will implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that meets each child's unique needs and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. The role includes partnering with parents to provide high-quality care and education, working with center staff and leadership toward goals for enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, and cultivating positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Requirements

• Possess an active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role.
• Have willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Use a computer and lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Work indoors or outdoors.
• Be able to make 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.

Nice To Haves

• Approved state trainer.
• 2–3 years of Early Childhood Education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in the classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• 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 and their families, including pets.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

What This Job Offers

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