Lead Teachers at Des Plaines KinderCare
KinderCare•Des Plaines, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Lead Teacher at KinderCare, you will guide and mentor less experienced teachers while implementing KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that meet each child’s individual needs. You will create a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn, and partner with parents to provide high-quality care and education. You will also collaborate with center staff and leadership to support enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals, and build 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, or be willing to obtain them.
- Be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification, or be willing to obtain it.
- Be able to use a computer.
- Be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
- Be able to 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 by modeling behaviors and providing feedback.
- Implement KinderCare’s curriculum in a manner consistent with each child’s unique needs.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
- Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Work 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.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
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