Lead Teachers at Elk Grove Village KinderCare

KinderCare • Elk Grove, CA

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About The Position

Lead Teachers at KinderCare Learning Companies support children’s education and development every day. The role leads, coaches, and mentors less experienced teachers; implements KinderCare’s curriculum in ways that reflect each child’s needs; and creates a safe, nurturing setting for children to play and learn. Lead Teachers partner with parents to provide high-quality care and education and collaborate with center staff and leadership to support goals involving enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. They also build positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners. The position requires meeting state-specific qualifications and the ability to communicate in English with children and parents. The listed pay range is $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.
• Obtain or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Have outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and handle multiple situations effectively.
• Be able to use a computer and lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Be able to 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.
• Be able to read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents.

Nice To Haves

• Approved state trainer.
• Two to three 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 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 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed