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Full Time Infant Teacher - Kid Country Childcare

Kid Country Childcare
Manhattan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026

Love babies? Our Infant Room is looking for you! πŸ’›

If you're someone who can calm a fussy baby, cheer on a first roll-over, and make a nervous new parent feel at ease, we'd love to meet you.


At Kid Country, we show up for each other through HEART, DEDICATION, SUPPORT, HUMOR, and COMMUNITY, and our littlest learners feel that every day.


Hours: Full time, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week)
Classroom: InfantsΒ 


What You'll Do:
✨ Be a consistent, loving caregiver so each baby builds a strong bond with a familiar face
✨ Follow each infant's own feeding and nap schedule, working closely with parents
✨ Bottle feed, diaper, and comfort babies with patience and warmth
✨ Follow safe sleep practices every nap, every time
✨ Plan daily tummy time, sensory play, songs, stories, and floor play that support motor, language, and social-emotional growth
✨ Share daily updates with families on feedings, diapers, naps, and those special little moments
✨ Keep your classroom clean, safe, and sanitized


Who You Are:
You're at least 19 years old with a high school diploma or GED, and you meet one of the following:

  • 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of college credit, including at least 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in child care or child development, birth to age 6, OR
  • 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college credit, including at least 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in child care or child development, birth to age 6, plus one year (1,560 hours) of experience in a licensed child care center, nursery school, or kindergarten, OR
  • A CDA (Child Development Associate), CCP (Certified Childcare Professional), or Gateways ECE or Infant Toddler Credential Level 3 or higher


You also:
πŸ’› Have a calm, nurturing presence (babies can tell!)
πŸ’› Enjoy spending your day on the floor, rocking, holding, and playing
πŸ’› Communicate warmly with parents, especially first-time families
πŸ’› Are a team player who is reliable and ready to grow
πŸ’› Infant or toddler experience is a big plus!


Why You'll Love It Here:
πŸ’™ Health, dental, and vision insurance
πŸ’™ Free life insurance and free telehealth for your whole household
πŸ’™ Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
πŸ’™ Paid birthday off πŸŽ‰
πŸ’™ Mental health days, because burnout isn't the vibe
πŸ’™ Simple IRA with employer match
πŸ’™ Childcare tuition discount
πŸ’™ Paid training and onboarding, including all required infant safety training
πŸ’™ Perfect attendance stipends and a Loyalty Program
πŸ’™ Extra hands in the classroom, because we staff above ratio so you get more one-on-one time with every baby


✨ If snuggles, giggles, and big milestones sound like your kind of workday, apply today and join the Kid Country family!

Salary : $20

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