Infant Room Educator — Calm Care, Early Growth

Kid Country Childcare; Manhattan (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Telehealth

Paid time off

Paid holidays

IRA with employer match

Tuition discount

Training stipend

Attendance stipend

Loyalty program

Mental health days

Birthday off

Job summary

Kid Country Childcare is seeking an Infant Room caregiver to provide loving, attentive care for babies and support families daily. You will follow feeding and nap schedules while planning tummy time, sensory play, songs, and stories to foster early development.

Join a team that values regular updates to families and collaborative care with parents, with a focus on safety, bonding, and consistent routines for infants.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with one of the listed credentials.
• Experience or coursework in early childhood is preferred.
• Professional credentials (CDA/CCP/Gateways Level 3+) accepted.

Responsibilities

• Be a loving caregiver so each baby bonds with a familiar face.
• Follow feeding and nap schedules, partnering with families.
• Plan tummy time, sensory play, songs and stories for growth.
• Share daily updates with families on child progress.

Skills

Infant care

Patience

Family communication

Schedule following

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early childhood college coursework

CDA/CCP/Gateways Level 3+

Job description

Kid Country Childcare is seeking an Infant Room caregiver to provide loving, attentive care for babies and support families daily. You will follow feeding and nap schedules while planning tummy time, sensory play, songs, and stories to foster early development.

Join a team that values regular updates to families and collaborative care with parents, with a focus on safety, bonding, and consistent routines for infants.