Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Join our team of quality early childhood professionals that support the development of a childs path to future success. Children's Lighthouse North Center in Chicago, IL is looking for an infant teacher to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, punctual, engaged, and loves to help babies learn and grow! Established in 2015, we provide a safe learning environment with enhanced health and safety protocols and an industry-leading curriculum designed to help children learn and thrive. Come help us build young minds and bright futures!
Benefits:
We strive to maintain a competitive edge with our benefits program which includes:
- Curriculum, lesson plans, and supplies provided
- Health Insurance (for full time)
- Nights, weekends, and holidays off
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Continuous Training & Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Child Care
- Parent Referral Bonus
- Teacher Referral Bonus
Responsibilities:
- Provide a loving, nurturing environment for babies to learn and play
- Use games, and activities to teach new skills with our curriculum
- Uphold the DCFS rules and regulations, in addition to the policies and procedures of Children's Lighthouse outlined in the employee handbook
- Previous experience with babies required
- Have fun!
Qualifications:
- Background Check/Reference Check
- Must meet local childcare regulatory requirements for lead teacher: 60 college credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) -OR- 30 college credits, incl 6+ in ECE plus 1 year of child development experience in a school or center setting -OR- Completion of a DCFS-approved credentialing program
- CPR/First Aid Certified or willingness to be certified
- Flexibility to work between the hours of 7am-6:30pm depending on scheduling
- Able to lift 35 pounds, sit, stand, kneel, and be active in a classroom setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Punctual and Dependable