Job Description

Be a Founding Team Member at Kïdo Chicago – River North!

At Kïdo International Preschool, we’re on a mission to reimagine early childhood education — and we’re bringing that vision to Chicago for the very first time.

As a founding team member at our flagship River North campus, you’ll help shape a school that’s unlike any other. We combine early childhood approaches from around the world, including the creativity of Reggio Emilia, the independence of Montessori, and the innovation of modern educational research, to create joyful, meaningful learning experiences for every child.

This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to build something from the ground up, make a lasting impact on children and families, and grow alongside a passionate, international team of educators. Join us as we bring our globally inspired model to life in one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Join the Founding Team at Kïdo River North – Chicago’s First Kïdo Campus

Are you looking for a place where your work truly makes a difference?

We’re opening our first Chicago location in the vibrant River North neighborhood and are seeking passionate, dedicated Lead and Assistant Teachers to join our founding team.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities:

• Lead daily lessons using a thoughtfully developed curriculum, with opportunities to contribute your own creative ideas.
• Create a warm, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that supports each child’s development.
• Communicate consistently and thoughtfully with families through daily conversations, messages, and documentation.
• Collaborate with your teaching team to deliver a consistent and high-quality educational experience.

Lead Teacher Minimum Qualifications (Illinois DCFS Standards):

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet one of the following:
• • 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university, with at least 6 semester hours in early childhood education or child development; OR
  • A current CDA (Child Development Associate) credential and proof of enrollment in college-level coursework; OR
  • An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• Must be fluent in both Spanish and English (spoken and written).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:

• Support the Lead Teacher with classroom preparation, routines, and learning activities.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to provide a safe, engaging environment for children.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and co-workers.
• Be open to coaching and committed to your own professional growth.

Assistant Teacher Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Actively working toward meeting Illinois DCFS Lead Teacher qualifications.
• Must be fluent in both Spanish and English (spoken and written).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Why Join Kïdo?
As a founding team member at Kïdo River North, you’ll have a unique opportunity to help shape a brand-new campus from the ground up. You’ll join a global network of innovative educators committed to excellence, creativity, and inclusion in early childhood education.

Benefits at Kido:

• We are people focused, which means as part of our team you’re always at the top of our priority list.
• Competitive salaries and opportunity for advancement
• Free tuition while you work for your children ages 18 months to 5 years
• Stocked teacher lounge with healthy snacks for you
• Stocked teacher supply Cabinet with options to order any additional supplies you need bi-weekly
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development - we provide you with all the training you need, and we’ll help you develop a plan to meet your professional goals.
• Comprehensive paid training, including two training days where we shut down the school to spend the day investing in continued education for our team.
• Smaller student – teacher ratios than the state minimums allowing for more small group and one-on- one time along with regular planning time for all teachers.
• And as a thank you for our team when they send us another great team member… $500 refer-a-friend bonus after the person you’ve referred has completed a certain amount of employment.
• Hear what our team has to say! Life at Kido

Full time employees ALSO get:

• The day OFF to celebrate your birthday
• 2 weeks of paid vacation time and 1 week of sick time for a total of 3 weeks (15 days) your first year
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health care, vision and dental - with generous subsidies to make it affordable
• FREE Short-term disability (STD) and life insurance
• Annual bonuses based on length of tenure with our school and after your 5year anniversary we’ll send you on a trip to London to visit our sister schools!

Discover more About Kïdo by visiting our website at : https://kidoschools.com/us/

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.