Lead Teachers at Hoffman Estates KinderCare

KinderCare • Hoffman Estates, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Teachers at KinderCare Learning Companies support children’s education and development every day. They lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers; implement KinderCare’s curriculum to meet each child’s needs; and create a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn. The role partners with parents to provide high-quality care and education and works with center staff and leadership to support goals for enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. Lead Teachers cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

The position requires meeting state-specific qualifications, or a willingness to obtain them, and CPR and First Aid certification, or a willingness to obtain it. The work involves using a computer, lifting at least 40 pounds, working indoors or outdoors, and engaging in physical activity with children while maintaining the visual and physical contact needed to keep them safe. The posted hourly pay range is $16.85–$21.60. 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

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meeting NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role, or be willing to obtain them.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Ability to make physical and visual contact with children, 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.

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 by modeling behaviors and providing 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’ families; pet benefits are also mentioned.
• Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth.
• 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