Lead Teachers at Glen Ellyn KinderCare

KinderCare • Glen Ellyn, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Teachers at Glen Ellyn KinderCare support children’s education and development by leading and mentoring classroom teachers, implementing the KinderCare curriculum to meet each child’s needs, and providing a safe, nurturing place to play and learn. They partner with parents and center colleagues to provide high-quality care and education and help the center meet goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. The role also involves building positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

The position requires meeting state-specific qualifications and either holding or being willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification. The work involves using a computer, lifting at least 40 pounds, working indoors or outdoors, and communicating in English with children and parents. Pay is listed as $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 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.
• 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 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 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, including pets.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• A 15% pay premium for hourly employees working at an Illinois center participating in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant.

What This Job Offers

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