Assistant Teacher at Kenneth Murphy

KinderCare Education - Beach Park, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Beach Park, IL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Assistant Teacher at KinderCare Learning Companies plays a crucial role in supporting early childhood education by implementing the curriculum tailored to the unique needs of each child. This position emphasizes creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, while also fostering partnerships with parents and contributing to the overall success of the center.

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 the center's success by partnering with 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
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Able to work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
• Ability to 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

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families
• Support for employees in navigating work-life integration