Assistant Teachers at Gurnee KinderCare

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About Kinder Care Learning Companies: We are the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We offer a variety of early education and childcare options for families across the United States, building confidence for children, families, and the future we share. Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business.

When you join us, you’ll directly support children and their education every day and experience the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility.

• Invest in your career as you create a world-class experience in our classrooms.
• Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us.
• 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.
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain them.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain them.
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow 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.

Pay range: $18.00 per hour (Minnesota locations receive an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked.)

• Discounted child care benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Employee assistance programs to support mental health and personal growth.
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities such as cell phones.
• Many more employee benefits.

Final date to receive applications: January 16, 2026.

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.