Infant & Toddler Lead Educator

Launch Enrichment; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Launch Enrichment seeks a caring Infant & Toddler Teacher to join our Illinois team. You will nurture young children and foster early development through play, routines, and meaningful interactions.

Requirements: at least 1 year of licensed center childcare in Illinois; Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field; CPR/First Aid; DCFS background check; Monday–Friday schedule with some flexibility; starting pay $20/hr.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of licensed center childcare experience in Illinois.
• Experience with infants and toddlers and understanding their developmental needs.
• Ability to create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification.
• Must meet Illinois DCFS background check and fingerprinting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care and education to infants and toddlers.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support child development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
• Follow center policies and licensing requirements.

Skills

Childcare experience

Infant & toddler care

Lesson planning

Communication

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Background check clearance

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Launch Enrichment seeks a caring Infant & Toddler Teacher to join our Illinois team. You will nurture young children and foster early development through play, routines, and meaningful interactions.

Requirements: at least 1 year of licensed center childcare in Illinois; Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field; CPR/First Aid; DCFS background check; Monday–Friday schedule with some flexibility; starting pay $20/hr.