Infant Teacher
Wheeling
Infant Teacher
Full Time • Wheeling
Benefits:
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition assistance
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.
Compensation: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
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.
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Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
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The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
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