Infant Teacher

Summary As an Infant Teacher in our play-based learning center, you'll play a crucial role in nurturing the youngest minds in our care. You'll create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where infants can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Your primary responsibility will be to provide attentive and developmentally appropriate care for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months, fostering their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Duties Key Responsibilities:

• Caregiving: Provide nurturing care to infants, including feeding, diapering, and soothing, while adhering to established routines and schedules.
• Stimulating Environment: Create a stimulating and safe environment that encourages exploration, curiosity, and sensory experiences through age-appropriate activities, toys, and materials.
• Curriculum Implementation: Implement a play-based curriculum that supports infants' developmental milestones and promotes language, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills through engaging activities and interactions.
• Observation and Assessment: Observe and document each infant's growth, development, and milestones, keeping accurate records and communicating progress to parents and caregivers.
• Parent Communication: Build strong partnerships with parents and caregivers through regular communication, including daily updates, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops on child development and parenting strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to create a cohesive and supportive teaching team, sharing ideas, resources, and best practices to enhance the quality of care and education.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly environment, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations at all times.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge of early childhood education, child development theories, and best practices in infant care.

Requirements Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; relevant college coursework or degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with infants in a childcare setting, including knowledge of infant development and caregiving practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with infants, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).
• Ability to meet state licensing requirements for childcare providers.

Benefits Benefits for Infant Teacher Position:

• Sick Time: We offer generous sick leave to ensure that you can take care of your health without worrying about lost income.
• Vacation Time (After a Year): After one year of dedicated service, you'll have access to paid vacation time to recharge and rejuvenate.
• Educational Stipend: We believe in investing in our staff's professional growth. As an Infant Teacher, you'll have access to an educational stipend to pursue further education or attend workshops and conferences related to early childhood education.
• Employee Incentives: We recognize and appreciate your hard work and dedication. Our employee incentive program rewards outstanding performance and contributions to our learning center.
• Supplemental Insurance: We offer supplemental insurance options to help you and your family manage unexpected medical expenses with peace of mind.
• Week Off Paid During Christmas: Enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones without worrying about work. We provide a week off with pay during the Christmas holidays as a special perk for our employees.
• Year-Round Employment: Unlike some seasonal positions, our Infant Teacher positions offer year-round employment stability, providing you with consistent income and job security.