Full Time Infant Teacher - Kid Country Childcare

Manhattan, IllinoisFull-timePosted Oct 8, 2026

Job description

Love babies? Our Infant Room is looking for you! ๐Ÿ’› 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: โœจ Be a consistent, loving caregiver so each baby builds a strong bond with a familiar face โœจ Follow each infant's own feeding and nap schedule, working closely with parents โœจ Bottle feed, diaper, and comfort babies with patience and warmth โœจ Follow safe sleep practices every nap, every time โœจ Plan daily tummy time, sensory play, songs, stories, and floor play that support motor, language, and social-emotional growth โœจ Share daily updates with families on feedings, diapers, naps, and those special little moments โœจ 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: ๐Ÿ’› Have a calm, nurturing presence (babies can tell!)

๐Ÿ’› Enjoy spending your day on the floor, rocking, holding, and playing ๐Ÿ’› Communicate warmly with parents, especially first-time families ๐Ÿ’› Are a team player who is reliable and ready to grow ๐Ÿ’› Infant or toddler experience is a big plus! Why You'll Love It Here: ๐Ÿ’™ Health, dental, and vision insurance ๐Ÿ’™ Free life insurance and free telehealth for your whole household ๐Ÿ’™ Paid time off and 9 paid holidays ๐Ÿ’™ Paid birthday off ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ’™ Mental health days, because burnout isn't the vibe ๐Ÿ’™ Simple IRA with employer match ๐Ÿ’™ Childcare tuition discount ๐Ÿ’™ Paid training and onboarding, including all required infant safety training ๐Ÿ’™ Perfect attendance stipends and a Loyalty Program ๐Ÿ’™ Extra hands in the classroom, because we staff above ratio so you get more one-on-one time with every baby โœจ If snuggles, giggles, and big milestones sound like your kind of workday, apply today and join the Kid Country family!

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