Infant Teacher

Job Description

Join our team of quality early childhood professionals that support the development of a child’s path to future success. Children's Lighthouse North Center in Chicago, IL is looking for an infant teacher to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, punctual, engaged, and loves to help babies learn and grow! Established in 2015, we provide a safe learning environment with enhanced health and safety protocols and an industry-leading curriculum designed to help children learn and thrive. Come help us build young minds and bright futures!

Benefits:

We strive to maintain a competitive edge with our benefits program which includes:

Curriculum, lesson plans, and supplies provided

Health Insurance (for full time)

Nights, weekends, and holidays off

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Continuous Training & Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Child Care

Parent Referral Bonus

Teacher Referral Bonus

Responsibilities:

Provide a loving, nurturing environment for babies to learn and play

Use games, and activities to teach new skills with our curriculum

Uphold the DCFS rules and regulations, in addition to the policies and procedures of Children's Lighthouse outlined in the employee handbook

Previous experience with babies required

Have fun!

Qualifications:

Background Check/Reference Check

Must meet local childcare regulatory requirements for lead teacher: 60 college credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) -OR- 30 college credits, incl 6+ in ECE plus 1 year of child development experience in a school or center setting -OR- Completion of a DCFS-approved credentialing program

CPR/First Aid Certified or willingness to be certified

Flexibility to work between the hours of 7am-6:30pm depending on scheduling

Able to lift 35 pounds, sit, stand, kneel, and be active in a classroom setting.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Punctual and Dependable

Full-time