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Infant Teacher

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Open Space Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-02
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Preschool / Daycare
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Infant Teacher role at Open Space Schools

We are looking for experienced classroom teachers to join our team! If you are passionate about teaching our littlest humans how to grow and thrive in their environment, we would love to meet you!

Open Space's philosophy is rooted in Piaget's and Vygotsky’s belief that children learn best through self‑discovery and play while engaging with their peers and caregivers. We believe in providing a child‑centered, play and discovery‑based curriculum, bringing high‑quality early education to all children and creating an open space that is warm and welcoming for anyone that walks through our doors.

We are currently seeking a Full‑Time Infant Teacher to join our team!

Applicants must be dedicated, warm, passionate, nurturing, and cooperative. We offer comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans using the philosophy at Open Space
  • Meeting the individual needs of every child by interacting with them to encourage and support play, exploration, and learning
  • Collaborating with families to create inclusive and culturally relevant classroom and curriculum
  • Providing a fun, welcoming, warm and safe classroom environment
  • Completing assessments quarterly for each child and documenting and maintaining children’s portfolios
  • Professional daily interactions and active communication with children, co‑workers, and parents
  • Meeting and following requirements of all licensing agencies
  • High School Diploma or GED for Assistant Teachers
  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area for Lead Teachers with 6 credits in Early Childhood
  • CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
  • Proof of TB Test, TDAP, 2 doses of MMR and immunizations
  • Proof of Covid vaccination
  • Physical:
    Obtain new Food Handlers Training Certificate
  • 1+ years of experience in an early childhood environment
  • Must meet and follow all additional City and State licensing requirements

Job Type: Full‑time

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