Lead Teachers at Buffalo Grove KinderCare

KinderCare • Buffalo Grove, IL

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About The Position

The Lead Teacher supports children’s learning and development by implementing KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that meet each child’s needs and creating a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning. The role includes leading, coaching, and mentoring less experienced teachers, modeling effective behaviors, and providing feedback. The Lead Teacher partners with families and center staff to provide high-quality care and education and to support center goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. The position also cultivates positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

The role requires meeting state-specific qualifications or willingness to obtain them. The Lead Teacher must be able to use a computer, lift at least 40 pounds, work indoors or outdoors, and engage physically with children while maintaining the visual and physical contact needed to keep them safe. The role requires English communication with children and parents.

The listed pay range is $16.85–$21.60 per hour. In Illinois, hourly employees at centers participating in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant receive a 15% premium in addition to the listed pay range.

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.

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 meets 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 and 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