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Lead Educator in Early Childhood Settings

KinderCare Education
Grayslake, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in early childhood education? Do you have a passion for teaching and mentoring others? As a Lead Teacher at KinderCare Learning Companies, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of early childhood education and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children and their families.

As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for implementing KinderCare's curriculum in a way that meets the unique needs of each child. You will lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom, modeling behaviors and providing feedback. You will also create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will partner and connect with parents, working together to provide the best care and education for their children. You will support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement. You will also cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that meets the unique needs of each child
  2. Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom, modeling behaviors and providing feedback
  3. Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
  4. Partner and connect with parents, working together to provide the best care and education for their children
  5. Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
  6. Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners

As a Lead Teacher at KinderCare Learning Companies, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and their families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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