Lead Infant Teacher: Nurture & Grow Tiny Explorers

Littlelegendslearningcenter; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision and dental

Medical

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid vacations

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays off

Job summary

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is seeking a full-time Lead Infant Teacher to care for babies aged 6 weeks to 15 months. You will develop age-appropriate lesson plans and provide nurturing care in a supportive team.

As a lead, you’ll partner with assistants, follow each infant's schedule, document portfolios, and help create a warm, secure environment for families and children. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education (ECE)
• Associate degree with 6 hours specifically in child development (CD)/ECE from ages birth - six
• High school diploma plus 1 year of experience working in a preschool, kindergarten, or licensed daycare and 30 hours of college credit with 6 of those in CD/ECE
• High school diploma and Child Development certification

Responsibilities

• Foster growth and development of infants; build positive bonds with families.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans weekly for each infant.
• Care for basic needs: feeding, changing diapers; follow each infant's schedule.
• Maintain accurate portfolios tracking progress and daily activities.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers to provide a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate degree in ECE

Associate degree with 6 hours in CD/ECE

High school diploma + 1 year preschool experience + 30 college credits in CD/ECE

High school diploma and Child Development certification

Job description

Little Legends Learning Center, Inc in Champaign, IL is seeking a full-time Lead Infant Teacher to care for babies aged 6 weeks to 15 months. You will develop age-appropriate lesson plans and provide nurturing care in a supportive team.

As a lead, you’ll partner with assistants, follow each infant's schedule, document portfolios, and help create a warm, secure environment for families and children. Competitive pay and benefits offered.