The Infant/Toddler teacher is responsible for the early education of children in their care. Duties and responsibilities of Teachers include developing and delivering interactive learning programs designed to engage and educate infants/young children. Examples of Infant/Toddler Teacher duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide basic needs for children
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
• Track children's progress and report to parents
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
• Help children reach developmental milestones
• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times
• Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies
• Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
• Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures

The ideal Teacher candidate should be an energetic person who loves to be around children and is well organized. The Teacher candidate must meet the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) teaching qualifications. After probationary period is completed, teacher will get monthly bonus meeting the requirements for the Illinois Child Care program. These positions are Monday - Friday, no weekends, both part time and full time.

***We also offer a monthly gas stipend for those living outside of Rantoul as determined by the Director***

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Patient demographics:

• Children
• Infants

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 6 semester hours in early childhood education (or education related courses)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching in a Child Care Center: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person