Assistant Infant Teacher

Kid Country Childcare•Manhattan, IL

About The Position

Kid Country is hiring an Assistant Infant Teacher to partner with a lead teacher in caring for infants. The role involves building bonds with babies and supporting their care, comfort, safety, and early learning. The employer says it staffs above ratio and provides paid training and onboarding. The position offers opportunities to learn alongside an experienced lead teacher and grow toward a teacher role.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 18 years old.
  • A calm, nurturing presence.
  • Reliability and a team-player attitude.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with babies, such as babysitting, nannying, or caring for family members; this is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the lead infant teacher to care for and bond with each baby.
  • Bottle feed, diaper, rock, and comfort babies with patience and warmth.
  • Help with tummy time, songs, stories, and sensory play.
  • Help keep the classroom clean, safe, and sanitized.

Benefits

  • Paid training and onboarding.
  • Mental health days.
  • Paid birthday off.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Free life insurance.
  • Free telehealth for the employee's household.
  • Paid time off.
  • Nine paid holidays.
  • Simple IRA with employer match.
  • Childcare tuition discount.
  • Perfect attendance stipends.
  • Loyalty Program.
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