Lead Teachers at New Lenox KinderCare

KinderCare • New Lenox, IL

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About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at KinderCare Learning Companies, you will lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers while providing high-quality early education and care. You will implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that meets each child's unique needs and create a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn. The role involves partnering with parents, center staff, and leadership to support children and families and contribute to center goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. You will also build positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

The position requires meeting state-specific qualifications and being able to work with children indoors or outdoors. Pay is listed at $16.85–$21.60 per hour. 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

• 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 willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Use a computer and lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Work indoors or outdoors.
• 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 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.
• A 15% pay premium for hourly employees working in an Illinois center participating in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant.

What This Job Offers

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