Infant toddler classroom teacher

Wee Friends Early Childhood Program; South Bend (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Wee Friends Early Childhood Program is seeking compassionate and energetic teachers for a supportive environment in South Bend. The role offers competitive pay starting at $17.00/hr, with additional benefits including paid time off and retirement matching. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and a passion for working with young children.

Benefits

Paid winter break

Paid summer break

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Simple IRA retirement plan with employer matching

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: associate degree, CDA, or college classes; bachelor's preferred.
• Experience with young children preferred, but new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a relaxed, enjoyable environment with low teacher-to-child ratios.
• Work until 5:30 p.m. daily; lift 40 pounds and pass background checks.

Skills

Compassionate

Flexible

Energetic

Friendly

Good-humored

Intelligent

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

CDA

High Scope Certification

Job description

Wee Friends Early Childhood Program in South Bend, IN, is currently hiring. We are seeking energetic, friendly, intelligent, flexible, compassionate, and good-humored teachers to join our team. The position begins on Monday, August 4, 2025. For more information about our program, visit http://weefriendskids.com/.

Pay Range

This range is provided by Wee Friends Early Childhood Program. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Compensation details:

• Starting at $18.00/hour for applicants with a bachelor’s degree, higher for more qualified applicants.
• Starting at $17.00/hour for applicants with an associate degree, CDA, High Scope Certification, or college classes.
• Paid winter break (2 weeks), summer break (2 weeks), plus an additional 9 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 paid holidays.
• Simple IRA retirement plan with employer matching up to 3%.

Work Environment and Requirements

• Relaxed, enjoyable work environment with exceptional teacher-to-child ratios (2 full-time co-teachers to 8 infants/toddlers), allowing for child-centered and emergent curriculum.
• Minimum requirement: an associate degree, CDA, High Scope Certification, or college classes; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience working with young children preferred, but new college graduates are welcome.
• Ability to work until 5:30 p.m. daily.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds, squat/kneel at eye level, and move capably.
• Must provide personal/professional references, pass a background check, and pass substance testing.

Application Process

Please email your resume to [e-mail] for consideration.