Lead Early Childhood Teacher ( Infant, Toddler, or Twos)
Quick Summary
Plan and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences using Kïdo’s rich, easy-to-use curriculum, with plenty of room to incorporate your own creative ideas.
Proven experience teaching or working in a licensed preschool, daycare, or childcare setting. Age Requirement: At least 19 years of age (to meet state licensing guidelines for lead roles).
At Kïdo, we are redefining early childhood education by blending the world’s most respected philosophies, Reggio Emilia and Montessori, into a modern, globally inspired framework. We build beautifully designed, high-quality centers where children aren't just cared for, but are empowered to lead their own journeys of discovery, independence, and lifelong learning.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Competitive Pay: Based on education, ECE credentials, and experience.
- →Career Growth: Direct pathways for advancement into curriculum specialty or assistant director roles.
- →Childcare Benefit: Free tuition for your children (18 months–5 years).
- →Classroom Support: Smaller teacher-to-child ratios than Illinois state requirements to support meaningful interactions and stress-free planning time.
- →Resources: Fully stocked teacher lounge with healthy snacks and a classroom supply cabinet with bi-weekly ordering options.
- →Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, comprehensive paid training, and two dedicated school-wide professional development days each year.
- →Referral Perks: $500 referral bonus when you refer a new team member.
- Your birthday off!
- Up to 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) in 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 preschool teacher ready to help build and lead a high-quality program from the very beginning, apply today to join our Chicago founding team!
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.
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Listing Details
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
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