Lead Teachers at Palos Hills KinderCare

KinderCare • Palos Hills, IL

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About The Position

Lead Teachers at Palos Hills KinderCare support children’s learning and development while helping create a safe, nurturing classroom. They lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers, model appropriate behaviors, and provide feedback. They implement KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that address each child’s unique needs and partner with families to provide quality care and education. Lead Teachers also work with center staff and leadership to support goals involving enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, and build positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

The role requires meeting state-specific qualifications and being able to use a computer, lift at least 40 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, and engage safely and physically with children. Applicants must be able to communicate in English with children and parents.

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and 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 willingness 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 in English.

Nice To Haves

• Approved state trainer.
• Two to three 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’ 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.

What This Job Offers

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