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.

// Full-time, 50-week, nontenure track position.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 & BENEFITS

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

TO APPLY

Tentative start date is to be negotiated.
Application deadline is: by 4 p.m. Monday, July 22nd, 2026

For more information contact:

Kim Rogers
Human Resources Director
c/o Rend Lake College
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy / Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321, Ext. 1228
or e-mail to hr@rlc.edu

Application should include:

Cover Letter
Application
Resume
Transcripts

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Title IX & disability access

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@rlc.edu or das@rlc.edu, respectively.

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