Lead Teachers at Crystal Lake KinderCare

KinderCare • Crystal Lake, 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 in your classroom by modeling behaviors and providing feedback. You will implement KinderCare’s curriculum in a way that meets each child’s unique needs and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. The role involves partnering with parents to provide children with the best care and education, working with center staff and leadership to support goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement, and cultivating positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• 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 already hold certification.
• Use a computer and lift a minimum of 40 pounds; 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; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare’s curriculum consistently 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.

What This Job Offers

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