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Full Time Infant Teacher - Kid Country Childcare Kid Country Childcare - 4.9 Manhattan, IL Job Details Full-time From $19.50 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Love babies? Our Infant Room is looking for you! 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:

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

Why You'll Love It Here:

Health, dental, and vision insurance Free life insurance and free telehealth for your whole household Paid time off and 9 paid holidays Paid birthday off Mental health days, because burnout isn't the vibe Simple IRA with employer match Childcare tuition discount Paid training and onboarding, including all required infant safety training Perfect attendance stipends and a Loyalty Program 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!