Lead Teachers at Vernon Hills KinderCare

KinderCare • Vernon Hills, IL

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About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at KinderCare Learning Companies, you will support children’s learning and development while helping create a safe, nurturing environment for them to play and learn. You will implement KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that reflect each child’s unique needs, and partner with parents to provide high-quality care and education. The role also involves coaching and mentoring less experienced teachers, modeling effective behaviors, and providing feedback. You will work with center staff and leadership to support goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, while cultivating positive relationships with families, colleagues, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

The position requires meeting state-specific qualifications and the physical and communication abilities needed to safely engage with children indoors and outdoors. 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.
• Ability to use a computer and 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.
• Willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.

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 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed