Lead Teachers at Glendale Heights KinderCare
About The Position
The Lead Teacher leads, coaches, and mentors less experienced teachers, models appropriate behaviors, and provides feedback. The role implements KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that reflect each child’s unique needs and creates a safe, nurturing environment for children to play and learn. The Lead Teacher partners with parents to provide high-quality care and education and works with center staff and leadership toward goals involving enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. The role also cultivates positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
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.
- Have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid 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 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.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
