Lead Two year old Teacher Kido Chicago

Be Part of the Founding Team in Chicago

We just opened our River North location and are preparing to open Kido West Loop and are looking for exceptional Lead Teachers who want to help shape the culture, classrooms, and community from day one. If you are a strong educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited to build something special, we would love to meet you. Current openings are for infant/ toddler/ and twos classrooms!

• Lead teacher responsibilities
• Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences using Kïdo’s rich, easy-to-use curriculum, with opportunities to incorporate your own creative ideas.
• Provide responsive care while confidently managing a dynamic classroom environment.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families through daily communication, updates, photos, and conversations about each child’s growth.
• Foster a nurturing, inspiring preschool environment where young learners thrive.
• Collaborate closely with fellow teachers as part of a supportive teaching team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience teaching in a licensed preschool setting
• At least 18 years of age
• Lead Teacher Qualified per state of IL regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field or a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• 5–10 years of teaching experience in a licensed childcare program or
• 2–3 years of experience in a Montessori school setting
• Fluent in Spanish and English is a plus (reading, writing, and speaking)

Why join kïdo?

We are a people-first organization—our educators are at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on education and experience
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Free tuition for your children (18 months–5 years)
• Fully stocked teacher lounge with healthy snacks
• Classroom supply cabinet with bi-weekly ordering options
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Comprehensive paid training, including two dedicated school-wide training days each year
• Smaller ratios than state requirements to support meaningful interactions and planning time
• $500 referral bonus when you refer a new team member

Full-time team members also receive

• Your birthday off
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off your first year
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with generous employer contributions
• Free short-term disability and life insurance
• Annual tenure bonuses

If you’re a passionate educator ready to help build and lead something special from the very beginning, we’d love to have you join our founding team.

Discover more About Kïdo by visiting our website at

https://kidoschools.com/us/ Apply on our website at

https://apply.workable.com/kidoschools/j/E62360A541/

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check. Kido is an equal opportunity employer.