Infant Teacher (Full-Time) | Little Scouts Preschool

Are you a nurturing, attentive educator who finds joy in working with infants? Little Scouts Preschool is seeking a dedicated Infant Teacher to provide high-quality, responsive care to our youngest learners. We are a well-established, high-quality early learning program that values strong relationships, thoughtful routines, and a calm, intentional approach to infant care.

Position Overview:

The Infant Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants. This role requires someone who is attentive to individual needs, detail oriented, responsive in their caregiving, and committed to building strong relationships with both children and families.

Responsibilities:

Provide responsive, relationship-based care to infants Follow individual schedules for feeding, diapering, and sleep Create a calm, engaging classroom environment that supports early development Maintain accurate daily communication with families Ensure a clean, organized, and safe classroom Collaborate with team members to maintain strong classroom routines and ratios Follow all licensing (DCFS) and program policies

Qualifications:

Must be at least 19 years old Must meet DCFS qualifications for an Infant Teacher (CDA or ECE coursework/degree) Experience working with infants in a licensed childcare setting preferred Current Infant/Child CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

What We're Looking For:

A strong understanding of infant development A calm, patient, and attentive presence The ability to read and respond to infant cues Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliability and professionalism Someone who takes pride in creating a high-quality environment

Professional Expectations:

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times Follow all Little Scouts and Board of Education policies Complete required annual professional development (Gateways Registry)

Physical Requirements:

This is an active role that includes lifting (up to 50 lbs occasionally), sitting on the floor, and frequent movement throughout the day while caring for infants.

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday (schedule to be discussed)

Pay:

$19.00-$20.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications We are looking for an educator who values thoughtful, high-quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, well-run program. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Company Overview Lake Forest High School's Little Scouts Preschool is dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can thrive. Our mission is to support the growth, curiosity, and independence of each child through engaging, theme-based learning activities that integrate literacy, science, and math concepts.

Pay:

$18.75 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you meet DCFS qualifications for an Infant Teacher (CDA, ECE coursework, or degree)? Have you worked in a licensed childcare center before?

Experience:

Infant care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person