Infant Lead Teacher

About Primrose School of Carol Stream: Looking for rewarding work in a positive, family-oriented atmosphere? Are you a talented, hard-working educator? At Primrose Schools, our teachers ARE having fun dancing, singing, story-telling, and nurturing young children while providing them with a strong foundation in education. Join our family of passionate leaders in early education and care at Primrose School of Carol Stream and help us shape the future for children. You'll experience the difference immediately - a caring leadership team, friendly coworkers, and families who partner with you and appreciate all that you do. We are seeking lead teachers to join our AMAZING team. Come see what our teachers are saying: Carol Stream Employee Video v5.mp4?dl=0 Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Infant Lead Teacher to join our team at Primrose. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a loving, caring, and educational environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months. You will create a foundation for their cognitive, social, and emotional development while ensuring their health and safety at all times. Key Responsibilities: Infant Care: Provide nurturing care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Lesson Planning: Responsible for the implementation of the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Primrose School Balanced Learning curriculum and materials. Observation and Assessment: Continuously observe and assess each infant's individual needs and progress, adapting teaching methods as necessary. Responsible for the supervision and daily class functions of a classroom. Classroom Management: Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence. Communication: Maintain open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing updates on their child's development and milestones. Forms and maintains positive partnerships with co-teachers, parents and children. Safety and Hygiene: Ensure a safe and hygienic classroom environment, following all health and safety protocols and guidelines. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive and positive work environment. Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay updated on best practices in early childhood education. Licensing Protocols: Observes all rules and regulations at Primrose School including Illinois DCFS standards pertaining to the health, safety and care of children. Teachers are not required to develop curriculum. Instead, your role is to deliver an amazing early learning journey to our children, engage with and nurture our children, provide positive role modeling in all that you do, and communicate effectively with parents, leadership, and team members. Qualifications: Candidates must have at least 60 Undergraduate Credit Hours with 6 Hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; or a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential OR Candidates must have 30 undergraduate Credit Hours with 6 hours in Early Childhood Education PLUS 1 year of experience (1560 hours). Associates or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred. Minimum 1 Year of previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. Why Join Us? Paid Vacations Competitive Compensation Annual Merit-Based Pay Increase Health and Dental Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Opportunity for Growth Substantial Child-Care Benefits Paid Holidays Free On-Duty Meals Uniforms Provided Formal On-Going Training Extensive Support from a Large Leadership Team Monday-Friday Schedule Comprehensive Curriculum provided. DISCLAIMER We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Our hiring process includes a pre-employment background investigation that applies to all U.S.-based applicants, employees, and contractors of the company. The scope of this inquiry covers such elements as education, employment history, a criminal history check, reference checks, and a pre-employment drug screen. Designated organizations or sensitive positions within the company may have more stringent standards. We will only contact candidates whose qualifications closely meet our needs. MLBC2023 Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour