Infant & Toddler Teacher — Nurture Young Minds

SE Asiacenter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits 65%

PTO or double if unused

Tuition reimbursement & professional

Job summary

South-East Asia Center in Chicago is seeking an enthusiastic Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team. You will plan engaging activities, support safe, caring environments, and communicate with families daily.

The role requires a degree in ECE or related field, or substantial coursework, and experience with infants/toddlers is preferred. Strong teamwork and cross-cultural sensitivity are essential.

Qualifications

• BA in ECE or Child Development, or 30 semester hours in ECE/Infant-Toddler studies
• MA in Education or related field is a plus
• At least 6 months of professional caregiving/teaching experience with infants and toddlers preferred
• Experience with infants and toddlers in a childcare/educational setting preferred
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Knowledge of state licensing regulations for ECE centers

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, safe, and consistent caregiving using a primary caregiving model
• Ensure physical safety from arrival to departure; verify each child departs with parent/caregiver
• Interact with children in a respectful, encouraging manner to support development
• Greet children and families warmly with cross-cultural sensitivity each morning
• Perform daily visual/physical assessments for illness or injury
• Attend to hygiene needs during routines
• Change diapers and document multiple times daily
• Organize and store toys/materials
• Assist in food preparation and serving per USDA guidelines
• Ensure rest periods and help toddlers transition to nap time
• Document routines on Care Sheets and Parent Logs
• Maintain attendance and meal count records
• Safeguard confidentiality of children's information
• Assist in planning/developing lesson plans with lead teacher
• Observe/document development and create learning plans with lead teacher
• Report concerns to IT Director/ staff
• Foster a positive, calm environment as a role model
• Prepare learning environments that encourage exploration
• Collaborate to implement a curriculum aligned with Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Participate in home visits and parent conferences
• Assist in developmental screenings and TS GOLD data entry
• Maintain organized progress documentation
• Cooperate with Family Specialists on health plans
• Attend staff and family meetings

Skills

Experience with infants and toddlers

Passion for early childhood developl

Loving, patient, caring, creative and

Strong communication skills

Cross-Cultural communication

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development

MA in Education or related field is a plus

6 months+ caregiving/teaching experience with infants/toddlers

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD curriculum

QRS

ITERS

ASQ screening tools

Job description

South-East Asia Center in Chicago is seeking an enthusiastic Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team. You will plan engaging activities, support safe, caring environments, and communicate with families daily.

The role requires a degree in ECE or related field, or substantial coursework, and experience with infants/toddlers is preferred. Strong teamwork and cross-cultural sensitivity are essential.