Lead Infant Room Teacher

Lead Infant Room Teacher

Rend Lake College seeks a full-time Lead Infant Room Teacher for the RLC Foundation Children’s Center. The Children’s Center is located on the Ina campus. This individual will develop curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities for young children; maintain regulations in classroom according to DCFS, ISBE, Public Health and the State Fire Marshal; maintain criteria to meet Excelerate Illinois standards; adhere to center policies and procedures;

supervise select students; coordinate daily activities and develop curriculum in coordination with the Early Childhood Education instructional program; maintain records for children, adult students and program; maintain a clean, organized and safe classroom. Must have the physical and mental capabilities to work with small children.

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from an accredited institution required.
• Experience providing child care to infant children strongly preferred.
• Candidates must possess the Illinois Gateways Infant / Toddler & Early Childhood Credentials.
• CPR Certification (Infant and Child) or ability to obtain.
• Good communication skills.
• Participate as team member in coordinating program.
• Position is subject to DCFS background check approval.
• All candidates will be required to successfully pass a background screening process.

• Salary: $35,000 or as negotiated.
• Full benefits.
• Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.

Tentative start date is to be negotiated. Final date to receive applications is by 4 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2026.

For more information contact:

Kim Rogers
Human Resources Director
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL 62846
, Ext. 1228
e‑mail: tohr

Application should include:

• Cover Letter
• Application
• Resume
• Transcripts

Rend Lake College is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Rend Lake College does not discriminate in any of its policies on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by law. Questions about Title IX or Disability Access may be directed to titleix or ordas, respectively.