About the Role: The Learning Experience in Wheeling, IL is looking for a passionate and nurturing Infant Teacher to join our dedicated team! In this rewarding role, you'll help shape the earliest and most critical developmental milestones for our youngest learners. If you have a heart for babies and a love of early childhood education, we'd love to meet you!
Responsibilities:
Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants (6 weeks to 12 months)
Implement age-appropriate curriculum and developmental activities aligned with early childhood education standards
Monitor and document each infant's daily progress, milestones, and developmental needs
Maintain consistent feeding, sleeping, and diapering schedules for each child
Communicate openly and regularly with parents and guardians regarding their child's daily activities and growth
Ensure classroom cleanliness, safety, and compliance with state childcare licensing regulations
Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to foster a positive, team-oriented classroom environment
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required; Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or early childhood education coursework preferred
Prior experience working with infants in a licensed childcare or early education setting
Knowledge of infant developmental milestones and age-appropriate learning activities
Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to meet Illinois DCFS childcare licensing requirements
Warm, patient, and compassionate demeanor with a genuine love for working with babies
Strong communication skills with parents, guardians, and team members
About Us: The Learning Experience – Wheeling is a proud part of one of the nation's fastest-growing early childhood education providers, committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families every day. Our centers are known for delivering high-quality, play-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity and build confidence from day one. We invest in our teachers with ongoing training, a supportive work culture, and the tools needed to thrive in a fulfilling career in early childhood education.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Wheeling, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
CPR Certificationunmatched
Child Developmentunmatched
Childcareunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Early Childhood Educationunmatched
First Aidunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
Tuition Feesunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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