Lead Infant Teacher

Chesterbrook-Academy; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Chesterbrook Academy in Champaign, IL invites a Lead Infant Teacher to join a loving, nurturing program for our youngest learners. The role emphasizes warm, responsive caregiving, strong family communication, and collaboration with the teaching team to sustain routines and licensing standards.

The ideal candidate shows patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with babies, supporting development in a safe, enriching classroom.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old and meet state licensing requirements.
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Must have CDA, or AA degree/Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or at least 60 credits with 6 credits in Early Childhood/Child Development
• A nurturing personality with patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with babies.
• Authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, responsive, and engaging classroom experience that supports each child’s individual needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through daily communication and care updates.
• Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment where infants can develop curiosity, confidence, and early learning skills.
• Collaborate with your teaching team to maintain consistent routines, meet licensing standards, and uphold our school’s commitment to excellence.

Skills

Infant care

Patience

Flexibility

Love for babies

Education

CDA

AA/BA in Early Childhood Education

At least 60 credits with 6 in ECD

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a loving and attentive Lead Infant Teacher to join our team. Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing environment where the youngest learners can explore, grow, and reach important developmental milestones — all while feeling secure and supported.

As an Infant Teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Provide a warm, responsive, and engaging classroom experience that supports each child’s individual needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through daily communication and care updates.
• Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment where infants can develop curiosity, confidence, and early learning skills.
• Collaborate with your teaching team to maintain consistent routines, meet licensing standards, and uphold our school’s commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old and meet state licensing requirements.
• Prior experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Must have CDA, or AA degree/Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or at least 60 credits with 6 credits in Early Childhood/Child Development
• A nurturing personality with patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with babies.

• Authorization to work in the United States

Why Join Chesterbrook Academy

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Professional growth and training opportunities.
• Supportive, team-focused work environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in children’s earliest years of learning.

If you’re ready to create a loving, enriching environment where infants can thrive — and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America—