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1175 Milwaukee AveAbout Children’s Land
At Children’s Land, we are committed to nurturing a new generation of thinkers, doers, and dreamers. We foster a warm, safe, and academically enriched environment where children thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Our team of early childhood professionals is dedicated to excellence in care, curriculum, and community.
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and highly motivated Infant Teacher to join our team. The Infant Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for infants ages 6 weeks to 15 months. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that each child receives individualized attention and care, supporting early development milestones in alignment with DCFS and Children’s Land standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide responsive and attentive care to infants, including feeding, diapering, soothing, and engaging in developmentally appropriate play.
- Create and implement a safe, loving, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that encourages sensory exploration, gross motor development, and early language acquisition.
- Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with infants and their families through daily communication and regular progress updates.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including feeding logs, diaper changes, nap schedules, and developmental observations.
- Collaborate with team members and directors to plan activities aligned with Children’s Land curriculum and early learning guidelines.
- Ensure the classroom is clean, safe, and well-organized at all times.
- Follow and enforce all DCFS, health department, and Children’s Land safety and operational protocols.
- Attend staff meetings, professional development trainings, and participate in center events and parent conferences.
Qualifications
- Must meet DCFS Infant Teacher qualifications, including:
- Minimum of 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college credit with 6 semester hours in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD).
- OR hold a CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) focused on infants and toddlers.
- CPR and First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- 2 Years of experience working in an infant or toddler classrooms.
- Strong understanding of child development principles, especially related to infants.
- Reliable, professional, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Key Competencies
- Nurturing and patient demeanor.
- Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
- Dependability and commitment to the care of young children.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Enthusiasm for early education and continuous learning.
Work Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday.
- Competitive hourly rate based on education and experience.
- Benefits include paid holidays, PTO, health insurance, childcare discounts, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Join our family at Children’s Land and help shape the first steps of a child’s learning journey.
