Lead Teachers at Bourbonnais KinderCare

Overview

Futures start here. Kinder Care Learning Companies offers a variety of early education and child care options for families. We build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share across Kinder Care Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. You will join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. You will be directly supporting children and their education every day and experience the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility, with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. Your work matters and has a positive impact on the lives of young learners and their families.

In Minnesota, we provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits, medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Support for mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

When you join our team as a Lead Teacher you will:

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement Kinder Care's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your center’s success; 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

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Approved state trainer (preferred)
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and 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 in English

Range of pay: $19.38 - $24.84 Hourly

Important notice for Minnesota: In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. We’re expanding to meet the needs of more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. We believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. You’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences.

You’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

Kinder Care Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Posting End Date:

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs

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