Lead Teachers at West Naperville KinderCare

About the role

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 through KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. As a Lead Teacher, you’ll directly support children and their education every day, experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with shaping young minds. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of passionate professionals who care deeply about helping kids reach their highest potential. The most rewarding part? Seeing the positive impact you make on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing your work truly matters.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Possess an active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• Approved state trainer (preferred).
• 2-3 years of Early Childhood Education experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred).
• Meet state-specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain them.
• 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.

Pay

Range of pay: $16.85 - $21.60 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 you and your family (including pets).
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth support.
• Access to health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• Additional benefits and programs to support work-life integration.