Assistant Teachers at KinderCare of Huntley

About the role

At KinderCare Learning Companies—the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award—you’ll directly support children and their education every day. You’ll implement our research-backed, accredited curriculum, create a safe and nurturing environment, and build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. You’ll never be alone: you’ll work alongside a village of dedicated, passionate humans who care as deeply as you do about helping kids reach their highest potential. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you make on young learners and their families—and knowing your work truly matters.

Responsibilities

• Implement KinderCare’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 to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your center’s success by partnering 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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 of pay: $15.65 - $15.65 hourly. In the state of Minnesota, an additional $3.00 per hour premium is provided on all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your whole family
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too)
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
• …and much more