Infant Toddler Teacher

Job Summary: Weathersby Wonder World Inc. Daycare & Learning Center is seeking a caring, dependable, and qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment. The teacher will support the developmental needs of infants and toddlers through age-appropriate curriculum, responsive caregiving, active supervision, and positive interactions with children and families.

Responsibilities and Duties: Provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers. Actively supervise children at all times and ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom activities that support language, cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and creative development. Provide responsive care and maintain consistent daily routines, including feeding, diapering, handwashing, napping, transitions, and play. Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and engaging classroom environment. Observe children's development, complete required developmental assessments, and maintain accurate classroom records and child portfolios. Communicate professionally with parents and families regarding children's daily activities, development, accomplishments, and concerns. Work collaboratively with other teachers, support staff, administration, and families. Recognize developmental concerns and communicate with administration regarding children who may benefit from additional support or services. Maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios and follow active supervision procedures. Follow all Illinois DCFS licensing requirements, including Part 407 standards, center policies, and health and safety procedures. Attend required staff meetings, trainings, professional development, and family events. Demonstrate patience, dependability, professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine love for working with young children. Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications: Must meet Illinois DCFS requirements for a qualified Early Childhood/Infant-Toddler Teacher. Early Childhood Education or Child Development coursework, degree, credential, or other qualifying education. Previous experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting preferred. Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain required certification. Registered with or willing to register with the Gateways to Opportunity Registry. Knowledge of infant and toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced childcare environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Dependable, professional, nurturing, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.\nCompany DescriptionWeathersby Wonder World Inc. Daycare & Learning Center provides quality early childhood education and care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, family-centered learning environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive. Our teachers work as a team to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and educational development through meaningful learning experiences and age-appropriate curriculum.

Company Description: Weathersby Wonder World Inc. Daycare & Learning Center provides quality early childhood education and care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, family-centered learning environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive. Our teachers work as a team to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and educational development through meaningful learning experiences and age-appropriate curriculum.