Infant Teacher

Job Purpose:

The Infant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment where infants can develop emotionally, physically, socially, and cognitively. This role focuses on individualized care, strong communication with families, and the consistent implementation of routines and developmental activities that promote early growth. The Infant Teacher helps lay the foundation for lifelong learning by building strong, loving, and secure relationships with each child.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Daily Care & Routine

• Feed, diaper, burp, and soothe infants based on their individual schedules and needs.
• Ensure proper sanitation of bottles, toys, and surfaces throughout the day.
• Maintain a consistent and loving routine for naps, feedings, and interactions.

2. Developmental Support

• Create age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, tummy time, motor development, and bonding.
• Observe and track each child’s growth and milestones using developmental checklists and classroom tools.
• Adapt care and learning strategies to meet each infant’s developmental stage.

3. Safety & Health

• Follow all safe sleep practices and licensing regulations for infant care.
• Monitor for signs of illness, injury, or discomfort and report concerns immediately.
• Ensure that the environment is free of hazards and meets all infant safety standards.

4. Family Communication

• Provide warm, professional, and frequent communication with families at drop-off and pick-up.
• Maintain accurate daily logs of diapers, naps, bottles, meals, and activities.
• Participate in parent-teacher meetings as requested.

5. Team Collaboration

• Work closely with co-teachers and center staff to ensure consistent care.
• Support classroom transitions, classroom cleanliness, and shared responsibilities.
• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and professional development sessions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CDA with Infant/Toddler endorsement preferred (or willingness to obtain within the first year)
• Experience working with infants in a licensed child care setting highly preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or completion within 30 days of hire)
• Must be physically able to lift up to 40 lbs, kneel, bend, and sit on the floor with infants

Skills & Characteristics:

• Extremely nurturing, gentle, and responsive to infants' cues
• Patient, dependable, and emotionally stable
• Detail-oriented and consistent with routines
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple infants' needs with grace

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person