Lead Teachers at Round Lake Beach KinderCare

KinderCare • Round Lake, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Teachers at KinderCare Learning Companies lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in their classroom by modeling behaviors and providing feedback. They implement KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that meet each child’s unique needs and create a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn. They partner with parents to provide high-quality care and education, support center goals related to 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 physically with children while maintaining the visual and auditory awareness needed to keep them safe. Employees must communicate in English with children and parents. The listed 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 certification.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• In Illinois, a 15% pay premium for hourly employees at centers participating in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant.

What This Job Offers

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