Early Childhood Teacher
Kid Country Childcare
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- Location
- Manhattan, IL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 5
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Kid Country Childcare
2 to 10 employees
At Kid Country, we show up for each other through HEART, DEDICATION, SUPPORT, HUMOR, and COMMUNITY, and our children feel it every day.
What you'll do
- Lead a classroom with warmth, consistency, and structure
- Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities that support each child’s growth
- Observe and document children’s development
- Build strong, trusting partnerships with families
- Guide and support your assistant teacher as a team
- Keep your classroom clean, safe, and welcoming
What you need
- Be at least 19
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have 30–60 college credit hours in early childhood, including 6 hours in child development
- Have a CDA, CCP, or Gateways Level 3+ credential
- Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate
Key skills
early childhoodchild developmentCDACCPGateways Level 3+ credential
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Perks
- Mental health days
- Paid birthday off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free life insurance
- Free telehealth
- Paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- Simple IRA with employer match
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Make a difference every single day. 💛From first steps to first friendships to “I can write my name!”, our teachers get a front-row seat to the moments that matter most. We’re looking for passionate early childhood teachers to lead a classroom and help children ages 6 weeks to school-age learn, grow, and thrive.
What makes Kid Country different:💙 We staff above ratio, so you have extra support in your classroom💙 Mental health days, because burnout isn’t the vibe💙 Paid birthday off 🎉💙 Health, dental, and vision insurance💙 Free life insurance and free telehealth for your whole household💙 Paid time off and 9 paid holidays💙 Simple IRA with employer match💙 Childcare tuition discount💙 Paid training and onboarding💙 Perfect attendance stipends and a Loyalty Program
What you’ll do:✨ Lead a classroom with warmth, consistency, and structure✨ Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities that support each child’s growth✨ Observe and document children’s development✨ Build strong, trusting partnerships with families✨ Guide and support your assistant teacher as a team✨ Keep your classroom clean, safe, and welcoming
What you’ll need:You’re at least 19 with a high school diploma or GED, plus one of the following:
College coursework in early childhood (30–60 credit hours, including 6 hours in child development)A CDA, CCP, or Gateways Level 3+ credential
Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway! We’re happy to review your education and experience with you.
At Kid Country, we show up for each other through HEART, DEDICATION, SUPPORT, HUMOR, and COMMUNITY, and our children feel it every day.
✨ Ready to make every day meaningful? Apply today and join the Kid Country family!