Lead Teacher at Woodland Early Learning Center

At KinderCare Learning Companies—the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award—we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families, including KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. We build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share, and we want you to join us in shaping it in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

When you join Champions, you’ll support hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds. Whether partnering with administrators to bring our programs to their district or buddying up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up, you’ll lead the way toward inspired learning.

About the role

As a Lead Teacher, you will:

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• 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, 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

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• 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
• Ability to use a computer, 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 their parents in English

Benefits

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

Pay

Range of pay: $17.25 - $22.50 hourly. In the state of Illinois, we currently provide a 15% premium in addition to the listed range for all hourly employees working in a center that participates in the Illinois Smart Start Workforce Grant.